Fine Art
Entry requirements
You will normally have an undergraduate UK honours degree (or international equivalent) or a degree-equivalent postgraduate diploma or a professional qualification. Alternatively, you may be admitted if you can demonstrate appropriate knowledge and skills at honours degree standard. In addition, you may also need to submit a Digital Portfolio.
Overseas applicants will require IELTS with an overall score of 6.5 with no less than 5.5 in any category, or an equivalent accepted English qualification. Accepted English qualifications can be viewed here.
Find out about English language requirements.
If you are an international student, you will usually need to get a student visa before you can study in the UK.
Months of entry
September
Course content
MA Fine Art provides a stimulating environment in which you will be guided to develop your creative aspirations, reach a critical maturity, and gain the self-confidence and skills that will enable you to work as a successful artist.
The course is studio practice driven and relies on experimentation and critical reflection supported by individualised mentoring, lectures, seminars and group critiques. It emphasises the articulation of ideas, development of working methods and the realisation of independent work. Seminars are structured to investigate a broad range of themes relevant to the practicing artist and provide a rich diet of inspiration.
Features and benefits:
- Industry-standard facilities - Full-time students will have their own spaces within communal studios, part-time students are expected to have their own studio provision. Both modes of study will have access to the full range of the School’s workshops and other resources.
- Industry links - The course is taught by practicing artists and maintains active links with an international network of art professionals and organisations.
- Learn from professionals - You'll benefit from our regular programme of artists talks and studio visits from professionals working in the field.
- Inspirational collections - The University library has outstanding Art and Design holdings, including a special collection of artists' books and ephemera.
- Longstanding reputation - Founded in 1838, Manchester School of Art stands as one of the country's oldest art schools and the oldest design school in Britain, proving our long-standing commitment to art and design education.
- Research excellence - We’re ranked 2nd in the UK for the power of our research in art and design (REF 2021).
Information for international students
Please visit the international page.
Fees and funding
For further information please see the fees and funding page.
Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- MA
- part time24 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- full time12 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
Course contact details
- Name
- Course Enquiries Team
- courses@mmu.ac.uk
- Phone
- +44 (0)161 247 6969