Fine Art, MA at University of Lancashire

Programme overview

The MA Fine Art develops students' own creative practice through conceptual and theoretical research and critical analysis of contemporary art. Students progress from postgraduate certificate to diploma to the MA and exhibit their work in the PR1 Gallery.

Faculty: School of Arts and Media | Duration: 1 year full-time; part-time available | Intake: September 2026 | Location: Preston, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules: Initiating a Project, Project Development, MA Fine Art Degree Project, Research Methodologies and Research in Context. Students produce a fine art project and a supporting contextual report, supervised individually.

Career pathways

Practising fine artists, creative industries, public realm projects, and education including lecturing and research.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A 2:2 degree, or equivalent professional experience or learning, in a related field of art, design or another creative discipline. Applications are considered on merit alongside a personal statement and a visual submission. Ghana: a lower GPA plus a Postgraduate Diploma (Ghanaian Pre-Masters), or a Higher National Diploma plus a Postgraduate Diploma, is accepted; WAEC/WASSCE English grade C6 (or SSCE grades A-D if studied 1993-2005) is accepted as evidence of English, or IELTS 6.0 with no component below 5.5.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,000 a year (2026/27). Full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 19,000 a year (2026/27). Full-time Source

Intake: September 2026

Duration: 1 year full-time; part-time available

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