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Fine Art

Design, and Creative and Performing Arts

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MFA

  • Overview
  • Application Timeline
  • Tuition
  • Requirements
  • Modules
  • About
  • Subject Area Information
  • Career
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Overview

The MA Fine Art programme focuses on exhibitions and professional practice, led by experienced artists and guest lecturers. Students develop creative skills for careers in the art world or doctoral research within a vibrant, collaborative community. The curriculum includes research-led teaching and a visiting artists lecture series.

Application Timeline

  1. September 1, 2025
    Start date
  2. August 27, 2026
    Today

Tuition

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Requirements

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Modules

  • Critical Art Practice

    Core
  • Art Dissertation

    Core

About

Programme Focus

The MA Fine Art programme emphasizes exhibitions and professional practice, guided by dynamic international artists and guest lecturers.

Learning Objectives

Students will cultivate creative inquisitiveness, preparing for careers in the professional art world or pursuing doctoral research.

Faculty and Teaching Approach

  • All faculty members are practicing artists, curators, and writers.
  • Research-led teaching includes engagement with exhibition initiatives, theoretical texts, and publication projects.
  • Students benefit from a visiting artists lecture programme featuring internationally acclaimed artists.

Community and...

Subject Area Information

Fine art is a broad and dynamic discipline that encompasses a variety of creative practices and theoretical studies. Courses in fine art are designed to develop students' artistic skills, critical thinking, and understanding of art history and contemporary practices.

Typical Course Structure
  • 1. Drawing and Painting

  • 2. Sculpture

  • 3. Printmaking

  • 4. Digital Art and New Media

  • 5. Art History

  • 6. Conceptual Art and Theory

  • 7. Installation and Performance Art

Typical Skills Acquired
  • Technical Proficiency
  • Creative Thinking
  • Critical Analysis
  • Visual Literacy
  • Professional Practices

Career

A fine art education equips students with a diverse set of skills and knowledge, preparing them for various creative and professional paths. The discipline encourages both technical mastery and conceptual development, fostering a deep appreciation for the arts and their role in society.

Potential Professions
  • Professional Artist

    Creating and selling original works of art.

  • Art Educator

    Teaching art at various educational levels, from primary schools to universities.

  • Curator

    Organizing and managing art exhibitions in galleries and museums.

  • Art Therapist

    Using art as a therapeutic tool to help individuals express themselves and heal.

  • Graphic Designer

    Applying artistic skills in the commercial sector, creating visual content for advertising, branding, and media.

  • Art Conservator

    Preserving and restoring artworks for museums, galleries, and private collections.

  • Illustrator

    Producing images for books, magazines, and digital media.

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