Arts (Fine Art and Photography pathways) MA
University of Derby
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MA - Master of Arts

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Markeaton Street Campus

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This new MA is for both photographers and fine artists and you will choose to work towards either an MA Arts (Photography) or MA Arts (Fine Art) award. Its an exciting opportunity for you to deepen your specialist skills, while working collaboratively with students from other disciplines.Course descriptionThe highlightsWere looking for fine artists and photographers who are strongly motivated and independently minded. We will help you to shape your individual creative practice by encouraging ...Read more

This new MA is for both photographers and fine artists and you will choose to work towards either an MA Arts (Photography) or MA Arts (Fine Art) award. It's an exciting opportunity for you to deepen your specialist skills, while working collaboratively with students from other disciplines.

Course description

The highlights

  • We're looking for fine artists and photographers who are strongly motivated and independently minded. We will help you to shape your individual creative practice by encouraging reflection and re-evaluation, research and experimentation
  • Our academic team have a wide range of backgrounds with expertise in fine art, photography, film, public art, performance, curatorship, critical theory, art history, philosophy and criticism, residencies and commissions. We're sure you'll thrive in this diverse creative community

Careers

We have strong links with employers and cultural institutions, which we encourage you to maximise throughout this programme. There are also many opportunities to showcase your work and build a following.

As a graduate from this programme, you will have developed a mature body of work in photography or fine art, as well as gaining the language and skills you need to locate and explain your practice in the professional art world. You will be well-placed to forge a career as an independent artist/photographer, or look for employment in sectors such as the creative industries, education, museums, libraries and archives, or publishing and broadcasting.

WUSCA ranking:
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30/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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65th
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95th
What students say
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Haze
13 Jan 25

The best aspects of my uni experience are the nights that are put on at pop world becuase they bring a lot of attention to students and can make nights out fun. The worst aspect..Read more

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Nina
29 Nov 24

In the 3 years of studies ta University of Derby have been nothing but positive. It has a great photography course with excellent darkroom facilities. The sport societies are..Read more

Modules

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Entry requirements

You will normally be expected to have an appropriate fine art, or other first degree appropriate to apply for the MA (Minimum 2:2 or above), or a professional qualification of equal standing, or significant practical or professional experience gained following your initial qualification that would support your application. You should bring your portfolio to the interview normally arranged at the University. You will also be asked to provide a plan of how you intend to use the time on the MA to further your practice.

Tuition fees

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£9,450 per year

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£14,900 per year

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Students from EU

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£14,900 per year

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Haze
13 Jan 25
Photography BA (Hons)
The best aspects of my uni experience are the nights that are put on at pop world becuase they bring a lot of attention to students and can make nights out fun. The worst aspect...
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Nina
29 Nov 24
Photography BA (Hons)
In the 3 years of studies ta University of Derby have been nothing but positive. It has a great photography course with excellent darkroom facilities. The sport societies are...
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University of Derby
Markeaton Street Derby DE22 3AW United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Peartree  1.4 miles away

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