Fine Art MFA
Newcastle University
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Establish or extend your position in the art world with this MFA degree. Newcastle Universitys distinguished artists and historians will nurture your practical, professional and intellectual skills.OverviewNewcastle Universitys Master of Fine Arts is a two-year full-time studio-based course. Its 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 ...Read more

Establish or extend your position in the art world with this MFA degree. Newcastle University's distinguished artists and historians will nurture your practical, professional and intellectual skills.

Overview

Newcastle University's Master of Fine Arts 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. We support practice and research in:

  • painting
  • sculpture
  • digital media
  • drawing
  • performance
  • photography
  • printmaking
  • installation
  • film and video art
  • art writing

What you'll learn

Based in our purpose-built studio spaces, you'll work with internationally celebrated practicing artists

The MFA creates a platform to help you push your practice forward. You'll do this through experimentation and by developing inventive, rigorous, and focused working methods. We provide a rich creative environment, along with time and space to develop.

We'll support your development as an artist through:

  • regular meetings with your studio supervisor
  • cross-disciplinary seminars
  • group studio discussions
  • lectures by distinguished visiting artists

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30th
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Lucy
11 Jan 24

It’s a great city to live and study in, it’s small enough to walk around the whole campus/city but there’s so much going on that it feels like a big place. The student night life..Read more

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Shalom
24 Mar 22

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Entry requirements

A good honours degree in fine art, or international equivalent, plus a portfolio of recent work. Applicants who hold non-standard qualifications and/or have other relevant experience will be considered on an individual basis. If you are based in the UK you will be invited to attend an interview. For those applicants outside of the UK, we may choose to conduct an interview with you via Skype.

Tuition fees

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£10,800 per year

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This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)

£24,100 per year

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Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from EU

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The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.

£24,100 per year

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Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

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Lucy
11 Jan 24
Fine Art BA (Hons)
It’s a great city to live and study in, it’s small enough to walk around the whole campus/city but there’s so much going on that it feels like a big place. The student night life...
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Shalom
24 Mar 22
Fine Art BA (Hons)
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King’s Gate Newcastle upon Tyne Northumberland NE1 7RU United Kingdom
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