Overview

Course Details

Over 12 months on this Fine Art MA course at the University of Southampton you will produce a body of self-initiated work, supported by in-depth research in the fields and contexts that inform your practice. Through this process you will consolidate your own artistic position, learning to articulate your central concerns and to locate your work in relation to the key theoretical, cultural, and political debates of the 21st century.

You will have your own dedicated studio space in which to experiment with new materials and techniques, to expand the range of your creative practice, to hone existing skills, and embark on new collaborations. This fine art masters attracts students from across the world, providing a uniquely international mix and enabling a multicultural perspective to emerge during seminars.

Career Opportunities

You’ll gain the confidence and professional skills to take forward a career as an artist in the arts, cultural and media industries.

You could choose to undertake further study at PhD level, or to pursue a career in arts-related organisations and other sectors. Previous graduates are enjoying success as professional artists and other related roles in teaching, the media, animation and curation. For example, one recent graduate is now Director’s Assistant at the prestigious Today Art Museum in Beijing.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Professional and Academic Skills (Practice)

Contemporary Fine Art

Sustainability in Business and Design

Creative Thinking and Problem Solving

Digital Cultures

Entrepreneurship

Experimental Publishing

Exploring the Visual Language of Display

Global Marketing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-30 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-07-29 00:00:00 , International

More details

Applicants permanently resident in China: 29 November

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

68

TOEFL^® IBT

92

Duolingo English Test

105

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Fine Arts View 100 other Masters in Fine Arts in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

68

TOEFL^® IBT

92

Duolingo English Test

105

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Accidents
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Other requirements

General requirements

You’ll need at least a 2:2 degree in contemporary fine art.
A 2:2 in another subject will be accepted if you meet the portfolio requirement for this course.

Your portfolio should show your recent artworks:

Please include documentation of up to 10 works: painting, sculpture, installation, video, or any medium or media appropriate for you. Create a PDF document to present your work. Keep images to around 1MB, unless you need to make them larger. If video, please ensure that this can be viewed in the UK by using a platform such as YouTube or Vimeo. Use a password or code to keep it private if you wish.
Demonstrate your knowledge and understanding of contemporary art practice through reflection on your work and references to other artists who have influenced you.
If you wish, you can include examples of professional practice in other subjects or careers, provided it has some relationship to your art.

Tuition Fee

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International

24200 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 24200 GBP per year during 12 months.
National

9250 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9250 GBP per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Southampton

697 - 1093 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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