MA Fine Art (Painting) at Bath Spa University

Programme overview

This studio-centred course offers you the opportunity to explore and develop your own painting practice. We’ll encourage you to experiment, take risks and establish your own strategy for working. You’ll develop specialist skills and knowledge through a combination of making, research and professional development.

Faculty: School of Creative and Cultural Arts | Duration: One year full-time or two years part-time. | Study mode: full-time; part-time | Location: Bath, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

MA Fine Art (Painting) at Bath Spa runs over one year and is divided into three trimesters. Trimester one You’ll interrogate your existing knowledge and develop skills in an environment that encourages playfulness and artistic risk-taking. You can experiment freely in our wide variety of specialist facilities, open studio and workshop spaces – with expert technical support.

Career pathways

Students on our MA Fine Art programme find employment in a range of relevant areas, including: - Professional artists and designers - Studio and freelance design - Retail and display management - Curating - Art criticism - Arts administration - Museum and gallery work - Education. Recent graduates also have set up their own group studios and exhibition spaces.

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Application information

Entry requirements

We're looking for energetic and self-motivated individuals who can work on their own but see the value in collaboration with others. You should enjoy asking questions and solving creative problems. You’ll be selected on your potential to thrive on the course, as demonstrated by your portfolio and interview. With your application form you should provide images of recent work, either in an attachment or through a link to an online resource. These should be clearly marked with size, date and medium.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,985 a year (2027/28). Annual tuition fee, UK full time Source

International applicants: GBP 20,940 a year (2027/28). Annual tuition fee, International full time Source

Duration: One year full-time or two years part-time.

Apply through the official page: https://apphub.bathspa.ac.uk/Connectors/Paperless/MAFAPA

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