Contemporary Art Practice MA at De Montfort University

Programme overview

The Contemporary Art Practice MA is designed to prepare you for continuous artistic, professional and academic development. We will support you to develop research methods and personal goals tailored to your creative practice and professional ambitions.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts, Design and Humanities | Duration: One year full-time. | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September | Location: Leicester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Research Lab 1, Experimental and Curatorial Practice, Research Lab 2, Research Residency, Exhibitionary Practice.

Career pathways

The course will prepare you with the professional skills, flexibility and independence needed to adapt to the changing pressures and opportunities in contemporary art practice. Many of our graduates pursue careers as practicing artists, or in other closely related areas of contemporary art practice such as curation, public and community art, education, and cultural journalism.

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Application information

Entry requirements

You should have the equivalent or above of a 2:2 UK bachelor’s honours degree in Fine Art or a related subject; If you have other professional qualifications or industry experience we will consider your application on an individual basis.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,400 a year (2027/28). Tuition fee; UK/home rate Source

International applicants: GBP 18,300 a year (2027/28). Tuition fee; EU and international rate Source

Intake: September

Duration: One year full-time.

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