MA Craft & Material Practices at Arts University Plymouth

Programme overview

A practice-led, materials-focused MA that takes craft as a starting point rather than a destination. Students pursue material-led research in clay, glass, wood, biomaterials, metals, fibre or other materials towards a future-oriented professional practice.

Duration: 1 year full-time / 2 years part-time | Study mode: full-time; part-time | Intake: 2027 entry | Location: Plymouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Access to hot glass, kiln-formed glass, ceramics, 3D clay-printing, biomaterials, wood-working, small metals and Fab Lab South West digital fabrication. Three units: Practice-Led Research Methods, Creative & Critical Development and Independent Final Project, with critiques, seminars, research intensives, site visits and lectures shared with MA students in other disciplines.

Career pathways

Career opportunities include Designers, Makers, Craftspeople, Artisans, Craft Entrepreneurs, Materials Specialists, Artists and Crafts Educators.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Normally an undergraduate degree at 2:2 or above; applicants without the standard requirements are encouraged to make contact. Portfolio requested after application and an interview where the strength of creative practice and experience is considered. International applicants: IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component (or equivalent, e.g. PTE Academic 50, WAEC English C4). Recommended application deadline 1 July.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,000 for the whole programme (2027/28). Masters full-time UK fee (1-year course); part-time £5,600; 15% alumni discount for AUP graduates Source

International applicants: GBP 18,000 for the whole programme (2027/28). Masters full-time EU & international fee (1-year course); part-time £9,550 Source

Intake: 2027 entry

Duration: 1 year full-time / 2 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://somis.plymouthart.ac.uk/index_app.php?page=app_pre_dashboard.php&crs_code=MADC1F2728

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