The MA Curating Cultures programme provides an unrivalled opportunity to explore methods and approaches in the curating of the arts of Asia and Africa as well as develop practical curatorial skills in this area. It is particularly suitable for those who wish to develop in the arts sector or cultural industries whether that be in the context of museums, galleries, festivals, online platforms, biennales, and other display contexts. It will also appeal to practicing professionals in these areas who are interested in strengthening their knowledge and critical outlook. Themes and issues addressed include: histories and ideologies of curating and exhibitions, theories of collecting, interpreting objects, contemporary issues and debates regarding postmodernism, post-colonialism, repatriation and decolonisation, curating and writing of exhibition texts and interpretation. Additionally, the MA Curating Cultures programme provides an excellent postgraduate foundation for students interested in pursuing PhD research in the fields of curating and/or Art History/Archaeology of Asia and Africa in general. SOAS is ranked top 20 in the UK for Arts and Humanities (QS World University Rankings 2026). We're ranked 6th in the UK and 24th in the world for History of Art (QS World University Rankings 2026). .We partner with the British Council to offer a School of Arts student an internship at the Venice Biennale We partner with the Chu Te-Chun Foundation to offer a paid internship at the Venice Biennale.