Overview

This Fine Art degree from Newcastle University is a two-year full-time studio-based course. It's designed for fine art graduates and those with other backgrounds to progress their position as practitioners in the contemporary art world.

It also offers a solid grounding for those hoping to progress to PhD degree study. They support practice and research in:

painting

sculpture

digital media

drawing

performance

photography

printmaking

installation

film and video art

art writing

What you'll learn

Alongside your practice, you'll develop the skills needed to practice as an artist including career development, such as:

research

writing

professional

careers

intellectual

practical

75% of the course is studio-based art practice, with professional practice and dissertation modules making up the other 25%.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Studio Work

Studio Practice

Studio Residency and Exhibition

Art Writing

Exhibiting Art

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00

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More details

There is no application closing date for this course. It is suggested international students apply at least two months before the course starts.

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Liberal Arts Fine Arts View 114 other Masters in Liberal Arts in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A good honours degree in fine art, or international equivalent, plus a portfolio of recent art work.

Applicants who hold non-standard qualifications and/or have other relevant experience will be considered on an individual basis.

After consideration of your portfolio and your application, you may be invited to attend an interview - in-person or on Zoom for those applicants outside of the UK.

If you've already completed an in MA Fine Art, either from Newcastle or elsewhere, please state this in your personal statement and include your qualifications in your application. They'll discuss your eligibility for direct entry to stage 2 at the interview stage.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

26500 GBP / year

≈ 26500 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

11400 GBP / year

≈ 11400 GBP / year

Additional Details

MA tuition fees:

UK: £11,400

International: £26,500

Living costs

Newcastle upon Tyne

United Kingdom

560 - 991 GBP / month

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

Funding

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