MA Public Art and Performative Practices at London Metropolitan University

Programme overview

Our Public Art and Performative Practices MA prepares artists and art professionals for the increasing demand in the sector to develop publicly interactive, performative and immersive work. This MA degree course (formerly called Public Art and Performance MA) encourages a practical and industry-minded approach to exploring how contemporary art experiences engage with the public.

Faculty: School of Art, Architecture and Design | Duration: 1 year full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules: Professional Focus 1: Public Art, Funding and Commissioning, Professional Focus 2: Project Managing Public Art, Public Art Project, Public Art: Creating and Curating, Public Art: Research for Practice.

Career pathways

Build your knowledge of the art world and discover careers in a growing field within the industry.

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Application information

Entry requirements

You will be required to have: a first class or strong upper second class degree, or equivalent, in a related subject; You will also be expected to provide a portfolio of work and a statement demonstrating your ambition for the subject area and for studying at postgraduate level. You may also be asked to attend an interview. Related employment or consultancy within the field can also be considered alongside the portfolio and statement. For details of what to include in your portfolio, please refer to our portfolio guidance for postgraduate courses. English language: London Met's standard English language requirements apply (Student visa applicants may need a SELT such as Academic IELTS).

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,500 a year (2027/28). Full-time, September 2027 entry Source

International applicants: GBP 20,000 a year (2027/28). Full-time, September 2027 entry Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time

Apply through the official page: https://evision.londonmet.ac.uk/urd/sits.urd/run/SIW_IPP_LGN.login?process=siw_ipp_app&code1=PBARTP-F

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