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Graduate Diploma in Curatorial Studies

Carleton’s Graduate Diploma in Curatorial Studies offers students both the disciplinary expertise and applied skills sought by cultural institutions. Our interdisciplinary program spans the arts, social sciences, and sciences, exposing students to a wide range of museological and curatorial issues. Through our strong relationships with museums, galleries and festivals in the National Capital region, students also receive hands-on discipline-specific training and exposure to professional best practices.

Our program offers two Graduate Diplomas in Curatorial Studies to domestic and international students. The Type 2 Diploma is designed for students seeking practical skills in addition to an MA or PhD at Carleton, and will provide a combination of academic training and professional skills unique in Canada. Our stand-alone Type 3 Diploma is designed for students who wish to supplement their academic qualifications with practical training, or for practitioners who wish to upgrade their knowledge and skills.

This program includes a two-semester practicum component. Carleton University is located in the heart of Canada’s national capital region, with a large concentration of galleries, museums, heritage and arts organizations. Significant components of the program are delivered in collaboration with professionals from these institutions, both on-campus at the Carleton University Art Gallery and in the field. These opportunities afford our students both real-world experience, and excellent employment networks.

Intakes

Application Processing Time in Days: 20

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description	IELTS (1.0 -9.0)	TOEFL IBT (0-120)	TOEFL CBT (0-300)	PTE (10-90)
Expert	9	120	297-300	86-90
Very Good	8.5	115-119	280-293	83-86
Very Good	8	110-114	270-280	79-83
Good	7.5	102-109	253-267	73-79
Good	7	94-101	240-253	65-73
Competent	6.5	79-93	213-233	58-65
Competent	6	60-78	170-210	50-58
Modest	5.5	46-59	133-210	43-50
Modest	5	35-45	107-133	36-43
Limited	4	32-34	97-103	30-36
Extremely Limited	< 4	< 31	< 93	< 30

Job Opportunity Potential

Identify Competencies:
Analyze past experiences (education, work, volunteer, sports, clubs, etc.)
Assess your competencies by filling out a Skills Inventory. If you would like a copy of the Inventory, please contact our office.
Articulate Competencies:
Write accomplishment statements (SAR statements) to articulate your competencies
Note: SAR Statements typically include a Situation, Action Verb and Result.
Example SAR statements
Communication: Objectively interviewed subject matter experts over Zoom, which in resulted in collecting relevant primary data for group research project on the building of the Rideau Canal.
Research and Analysis: Thoroughly reviewed account ledgers and balances as Treasurer of Carleton University Relay for Life committee, ensuring accurate financial records
Innovation and Collaboration: Successfully collaborated with 15 classmates and faculty to organize and plan “Sustainability Week,” to educate the wider student population on ways to improve sustainability on campus

PSW Opportunity

Eligibility for Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP):
Graduated from a designated learning institution (DLI) in Canada.
Desire to stay in Canada temporarily for work.

Important Note:
Graduating from a DLI doesn't automatically qualify you for a PGWP.

Validity of PGWP:
Depends on the length of the study program or the expiry date of your passport, whichever comes first.

Duration of PGWP Based on Study Program Length:
Less than 8 months (or 900 hours for Quebec credentials): Not eligible for PGWP.
At least 8 months (or 900 hours for Quebec credentials), but less than 2 years: PGWP may be granted for the same length as the study program (e.g., a 9-month program results in a 9-month PGWP).
2 years or more: PGWP may be valid for 3 years.

Completion of Multiple Programs:
PGWP may combine the lengths of each program if:
Each program is PGWP eligible.
Each program is at least 8 months (or 900 hours for Quebec credentials) in length.

Important Restriction:
You cannot obtain a PGWP if you already had one after completing an earlier program of study.

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

The language of instruction at Carleton University is English. For admission, students will need to demonstrate that their knowledge and use of English are strong enough for studies in an English language university.

Students can do this by:

Demonstrating they have studied for the last three years (full-time) in a high school, college or university in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom or any other country in which the primary language is English and where the language of instruction in the relevant educational institution was exclusively English. *Students choosing this option should note the following:

Time spent in ESL courses will not be counted towards meeting these requirements

Language requirements will not be waived based on letters written by students or as a result of completing senior-level high-school English courses

If in addition to evidence of three years of study a student also provides an English language test score, the University reserves the right to review or change the admission decision

The University reserves the right to request an English Language Proficiency test from any applicant regardless of their academic background

OR by

Submitting an English Language (ESL) test result

Admission with no further ESL requirement

Students who submit any of the scores shown in Table 1 below may be eligible for an offer with no further ESL requirement and may begin full time degree studies.

English Language Tests Score Type of Offer

Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL) Minimum score of 70 overall with a minimum score of 60 in each band Offer to Undergraduate Degree Program with no ESL requirement.

May begin full-time studies.

Internet Based (iBT) TOEFL 86 (22 in writing and speaking, 20 reading and listening)

IELTS (Academic) 6.5 IELTS (min 6.0 each band)

Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic 60 (min 60 in each Communicative Skill)

Duolingo English Test (DET)

(Fall 2024) 120 (with no subtest score below 95)

Cambridge English Language test 176 or above on C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency – min 169 in each component

Carleton University

Ottawa, Canada , Ontario ,Canada