University of Sunderland campus

Arts & Humanities

MA Visual Practice at University of Sunderland

University of Sunderland, United Kingdom

Programme overview

This master's will enable you to develop your personal visual practice and follow your own interests and aspirations. You'll follow a chosen pathway for the duration of your MA study, with the option to be awarded with one of the following: MA Visual Practice: Contemporary Fine Art; MA Visual Practice: Photography; MA Visual Practice: Glass; MA Visual Practice: Ceramics.

Department: Art and Design  |  Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: October 2026  |  Location: Sunderland, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

We don't have a 'house style', and instead you'll be encouraged and supported to uncover your own focus through independent creativity. You’ll improve your technical ability through expert support, using our excellent facilities, and will develop academic skills in research and communication.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

We usually require an honours degree in an art or design discipline. You may also be considered if you have relevant experience and can demonstrate your suitability for the course. Portfolio requirements; We'd like to see evidence of your creative potential. You'll be expected to prepare a portfolio of your creative work which shows what you have done so far and what interests you. We're not looking for perfection as we appreciate you're still developing work. Your portfolio should be a PowerPoint presentation, ZIP file or links to websites or videos. Here are some of our top tips: Remember it's about quality not quantity – aim for between 10-20 pieces of your work. Display a range of styles and techniques. Show us work completed in or outside of your studies. Include ideas that didn't work. Demonstrate your research, for example, design sheets or sketchbooks/scrapbooks of things that inspire you. Include photographs of 3D or large 2D work. We also like to see uncompleted or work in progress.

Intake: October 2026

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time

Explore more study programmes

View all study programmes →

Ready to start your study abroad journey?

Book a free consultation with our expert counsellors and take the first step towards your dream university.

Copyrights © 2026 StudyMapped. All rights reserved.