Overview

Course Details

This Fine Art MA course at the University of Southampton captures the diversity of the world's contemporary art and values all types of art practice. You will develop your work, in practice and in theory, exploring key ideas and issues that inform contemporary art today.

You will work in purpose-built studios with a wide range of technical and academic facilities, with the freedom to explore your ideas through a single medium or across multiple art forms, including:

painting and drawing
sculpture
video and digital media
photography and printmaking
performance art

You’ll gain insights into life as a working artist and will develop your own individual profile through:

weekly guest lectures by leading practitioners
creating a portfolio for your final project and to exhibit
learning how to approach galleries, use social media, and build networks
an arts-related professional skills module

Other benefits of this art master's include access to purpose-built studios with the latest photography, video, 3D printing and laser cutting technologies, a gallery on campus, and close links to London and regional galleries. You'll also have the opportunity to display your work for the public at the annual MA Degree Show.

Winchester Centre for Global Futures in Art Design & Media will also give you the chance to attend conferences and receive tutorial support from internationally celebrated professors.

Career Opportunities

We create an environment in which you can develop a mature and independent approach to your work, and gain the confidence and professional skills that will enable you to take forward a career as an artist when you graduate.
Some graduates choose to undertake further study at PhD level, or to pursue a career in arts-related organisations and other sectors. You will graduate with the ability to think critically and creatively, solve problems and work with others – these transferable skills will be invaluable in a range of roles in the cultural and media industries.

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 2023-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-07-07 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6

Start preparing for IELTS today!

Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Visual Arts Digital Marketing Fine Arts View 323 other Masters in Digital Marketing in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6

Start preparing for IELTS today!

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

We partnered with Aon to provide you with the best affordable student insurance, for a carefree experience away from home.

Get your student insurance now

Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

Remember, countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements. To learn more about how student insurance work at University of Southampton and/or in United Kingdom, please visit Student Insurance Portal.

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

To always see correct tuition fees

International

22136 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 22136 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

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

In order for us to give you accurate scholarship information, we ask that you please confirm a few details and create an account with us.

Loading

Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Fine Art.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

About