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MA Fine Art

On the MA in Fine Art you'll develop your own individual studio practice and equip yourself with a versatile set of skills applicable to a range of contemporary fine art careers.

MA Fine Art

Our MA in Fine Art is a one year full-time or two year part-time programme. You'll develop skills as an independent artist and expand your knowledge of the contemporary art field in a multidisciplinary, studio-based environment.

As a Fine Art Master’s student you'll focus on:

  • experimentation, risk-taking, and reflective practice
  • exploring your creative identity
  • working within various cultural, social, and historical contexts

You’ll be taught by a diverse community of experts made up of practicing art historians, artists and curators who will prepare you to make meaningful contributions to the field of contemporary fine art.

Over the course of your degree you’ll develop a range of professional, research and practical skills.

You’ll learn how to:

  • critically assess different models of theory and practice in the visual arts
  • communicate clearly and confidently, both verbally and in writing, with a range of professional organisations and individuals
  • use secondary and digital resources efficiently and appropriately
  • plan and manage professional projects
  • think critically and creatively to solve problems in relation to the production, exhibition and communication of your practice
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