
Overview
The Visual Practice programme of the University of Sunderland 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
Key facts
- We do not have a ‘house style’, 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.
- You'll work alongside a diverse range of established artists, theorists, writers, curators, and specialist technicians to develop your practice and professional career, and you'll meet, share practice, and collaborate with staff and peers from a variety of disciplines as part of the MA Visual Practice community.
Career opportunities
- Many recent Sunderland graduates are now working as independent self-employed artists and are successful practitioners around the world, while some have moved on to teaching in schools and lecturing positions at universities.
- Others have chosen to move into other areas, including jewellery, architecture, interior design, engineering, photography, painting and sculpture.
- During the course we'll encourage you to gain creative industry experience which will enhance your skills, build up a valuable network of contacts and boost your employability.
- This experience can take the form of working on live commissions, entering competitions and exhibiting work in public exhibitions. We also have the Digital Incubator Unit and the Enterprise Place who can offer assistance for you to start your own business or freelance practice.
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Courses include:
- Experiment and Reflect
- Developing your Creative and Professional Practice
- Resolve and Exhibit
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Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
- Most courses are open for applications all year round – we’d highly recommend applying for a master’s degree at least six months before the start date.
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Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- Sunderland, United Kingdom
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Usually require applicants to hold an honours degree in an art or design discipline. We may also consider applicants who have relevant experience and who can demonstrate their suitability for the course.
- Please prepare a portfolio of artwork that shows your interests and what you have done so far. We are not looking for perfection as we appreciate you may be still developing your practice.
- Your portfolio should be a PowerPoint presentation (preferable for applicants interested in the photography route), ZIP file, or links to websites or videos and can include:
- A variety of art and design work - we would like to see a range of styles and techniques
- Work completed in or outside of your studies
- Photographic works
- Ideas in sketchbooks/scrapbooks
- Photographs of 3D work in any medium
- Work in progress
Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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International
17000 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 17000 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
9500 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9500 GBP per year during 12 months.
- Part-time fees are £500 per 10 credits.
Living costs for Sunderland
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Visual Practice.
Available Scholarships
You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.
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