Fine Art Arts University Plymouth

Overview

The M.A. Fine Art programme at Arts University Plymouth is structured to deepen your artistic practice while situating it within critical contemporary frameworks. This course provides an excellent opportunity for you to explore various mediums, including painting, printmaking, drawing, photography, moving image, performance, social practice, and installation. Whether you choose to focus on a single discipline or engage in multiple creative practices, the programme encourages a process of making and experimentation that leads to new insights and innovative directions in your work.

Throughout your studies, you will engage with visiting lecturers, seminars, research intensives, critiques, and site visits, which will enhance your understanding of the diverse contexts in which contemporary art operates. From traditional gallery exhibitions to public art projects and socially-engaged collaborations, you will participate in current international cultural debates, allowing you to build a robust body of knowledge and practice that defines your identity as an artist in the 21st century.

Located within one of the most resource-rich environments, your practice-led research will thrive in a community of active practitioners. This vibrant atmosphere will challenge, guide, and accelerate your creative development, ensuring that your work is purposeful, critically informed, and culturally relevant. The programme is committed to fostering ethical and sustainable design practices, as outlined in our Strategic Vision, which is integral to all M.A. courses.

Why Fine Art at Arts University Plymouth?

Choosing the M.A. Fine Art programme places you at a pivotal intersection of material traditions and future possibilities. You will learn to take creative risks, develop your imaginative capacities, and sharpen your critical and analytical skills. This course empowers you to research and interpret artistic works, enhancing your cultural and visual awareness as a practitioner. The M.A. Fine Art programme invites you to explore new, unrealised forms and practices through a collaborative and interdisciplinary approach.

The community within the programme is proactive and supportive, encouraging the development of new ideas and material practices. The course is designed to inspire you to innovate and understand Fine Art as an active inquiry into material and cultural behaviours, possibilities, and interdisciplinary forms. You will engage in conceptual exploration and transformation across various mediums.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

The tuition fees for the M.A. Fine Art programme are as follows:

• International students: £17,250 per year
• National students: £9,200 per year

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

The course structure is designed to facilitate a comprehensive exploration of Fine Art practices. Key components include:

• Studio practice in various mediums
• Critical theory and contemporary art contexts
• Research methodologies
• Interdisciplinary collaboration
• Public art projects and socially engaged practices

Throughout the course, you will have access to world-class workshops and facilities, enabling you to hone your existing skills while discovering new processes. The programme supports a diverse range of analogue and digital techniques, allowing you to experiment at the intersection of material and technology.

Moreover, the emphasis on sustainable and ethical practices is woven into the curriculum, ensuring that you gain knowledge of alternative methods that promote environmental sustainability and innovation in material use. This approach not only connects traditional techniques with contemporary needs but also prepares you to contribute meaningfully to new, sustainable industries.

As an added benefit, alumni of Arts University Plymouth are eligible for a 15% discount on Masters programme fees, regardless of when they graduated. This initiative supports our commitment to fostering a lifelong relationship with our graduates.

To apply for the M.A. Fine Art programme, prospective students are generally expected to hold an undergraduate degree with a minimum classification of 2:2. However, we also consider the strength of your creative practice and other experiences during the interview process. We encourage potential applicants to initiate discussions with our team to explore their suitability for the course.