MFA Master of Fine Art at Cardiff Metropolitan University

Programme overview

The MFA is for practitioners such as teachers, practising artists, community workers, arts administrators and recent Fine Art graduates who want to develop their professional practice. Study is driven by a self-defined project supported by a personal tutor and a subject specialist, with a focus on Fine Art, Textiles, Ceramics, Artist Designer Maker and Illustration. The course is under periodic review in 2026/27.

Faculty: Cardiff School of Art & Design | Department: Fine Art | Duration: 1 year full time; 2 years part time | Intake: 2027 | Location: Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Semester 1: Position (40 credits) and Context and Methodologies Part 1 (20 credits). Semester 2: Idea (40 credits) and Context and Methodologies Part 2 (20 credits). Semester 3: Output (60 credits), a curated exhibition and written paper. Exit awards are PGCert (60 credits), PGDip (120 credits) and Master's (180 credits).

Career pathways

Graduates establish or continue professional art practice, move into academic or research roles, or progress to a PhD or Professional Doctorate in Art or Design.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Normally a 1st or 2:1 degree in an appropriate arts subject, and/or equivalent professional standing or experience in a visual arts or creative industries discipline. All applicants are interviewed (on Microsoft Teams if face-to-face is not possible). International applicants: IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,000 for the whole programme (2026/27). Full-time home Postgraduate Masters (including MRes) fee as listed; period not stated in the table. Source

International applicants: GBP 17,600 for the whole programme (2026/27). Full-time international Postgraduate Masters (including MRes) fee as listed. Source

Intake: 2027

Duration: 1 year full time; 2 years part time

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