Overview

The MFA Fine Art programme provides a diverse, intellectual and experimental environment in which Fine Art graduate students develop their potential as professional artists and researchers in their chosen studio area.

University College London (UCL) students are supported to expand their critical awareness within the context of Fine Art and to situate their practice within the wider cultural and social context of the contemporary world. The Slade's MFA Fine Art programme supports interdisciplinary and collaborative approaches to art making.

What this course will give you

The Slade School of Fine Art at UCL is one of the UK's leading university departments for research in Fine Art, approaching the study and practice of Fine Art within in an experimental, discursive, and critical context.

All academic studio staff are artists, actively involved in research as well as teaching, and have a diverse range of research interests and expertise.

The UCL Slade School of Fine Art’s location enables easy access to unparalleled learning resources including major galleries, museums, libraries, cultural institutions, and theatres.

Students also benefit during the course from the Slade Careers Programme, which allows you to consider the wider professional aspects of art making in relation to your work.

Employability

The programme aims to develop students' individual potential within the critical and cultural context of Fine Art. It also provides an excellent foundation for further doctoral research.
Recent graduates have established international careers as professional artists through participation in public exhibitions, publications, and research events, receiving commissions, gaining gallery representation, winning prizes, and residencies, as well as developing artist-led initiatives.
Others have roles in related careers worldwide, such as curation, museum and gallery management and education, worldwide.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

To obtain additional information about the program, we kindly suggest that you visit the programme website, where you can find further details and relevant resources.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-06 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

240 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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Other requirements

General requirements

MFA applicants should normally be of graduate standing with evidence of a high level of achievement in the chosen studio discipline also being required.
Exceptionally, an applicant may be considered whose previous education and professional experience are deemed by UCL to be equivalent to graduate level.

Tuition Fees

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36500 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

16000 GBP / year

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Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

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

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Academic requirements

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