MA Fine Art at University of Reading

Programme overview

MA Fine Art is delivered by high-profile international artists with an additional guest artist, and focuses on exhibitions and professional practice. It prepares students for the professional art world or doctoral research.

Department: Reading School of Art | Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: Reading, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules are Critical Art Practice and an Art Dissertation.

Career pathways

Professional art practice or doctoral research; 96% of Art graduates are in work or further study within 15 months of graduation (HESA Graduate Outcomes 2021/22). A postgraduate teaching assistance scheme offers teaching experience and mentoring.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Normally a suitable undergraduate honours degree (second class or above), or equivalent from a university outside the UK. Applicants should include a portfolio of current work, a written statement about their practice and a programme of research they wish to pursue. International applicants: IELTS 6.5 overall with no element below 6.0 (or equivalent).

Domestic applicants: GBP 12,500 a year (2027/28). Full-time tuition fee; part-time study over two years is charged at 50% of the annual full-time fee in each year. Source

International applicants: GBP 27,450 a year (2027/28). Full-time tuition fee; part-time study over two years is charged at 50% of the annual full-time fee in each year. Source

Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time

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