Fine Art MFA
York St John University
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MFA - Master of Fine Art

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MFA - Master of Fine Art

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York St John University

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Develop as an artist and refine your creative practice. Experiment, explore and encourage your professional practice to emerge.Our Fine Art MFA enables you to enrich your existing practice and develop as a professional artist in a creative community. You will produce a mature body of work, coexisting with debates at the forefront of your discipline. The course focuses on making, informed by technical knowledge. You will research, develop and refine your ideas. Your practice and your academic ...Read more

Develop as an artist and refine your creative practice. Experiment, explore and encourage your professional practice to emerge.

Our Fine Art MFA enables you to enrich your existing practice and develop as a professional artist in a creative community. You will produce a mature body of work, coexisting with debates at the forefront of your discipline. The course focuses on making, informed by technical knowledge. You will research, develop and refine your ideas. Your practice and your academic understanding will become inseparable.

Course overview

Whether you have recently finished an undergraduate degree, or are returning to learning, this could be the postgraduate course for you. As a student on our Fine Art MFA you will develop a deeper knowledge of your creative practice.

Identify and explore the qualities that this stage of your career requires. Expand your material knowledge through:

  • Lectures
  • Seminars
  • Tutorials
  • Critiques
  • Briefs and live projects
  • Field trips and participatory events

Explore your own potential as a citizen of the world, understanding your creative work in terms of both ethics and social justice.

Career outcomes

Where could Fine Art MFA take you?

This course is designed to give you significant industry exposure to increase your opportunities for employment once you graduate. You will study specialist modules that require you to work with external partners in publishing, exhibitions, agencies and education. This will help you to establish networks and gain relevant experience with industry professionals. You will gain transferrable skills in creative problem solving as well as critical thinking, writing and presenting.

This will give you an advantage in careers such as:

  • Artist
  • Advertising art director
  • Commercial art gallery manager
  • Community arts worker
  • Exhibition designer
  • Museum or gallery curator

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WUSCA ranking:
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10/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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65th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
101st
What students say
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Lee
04 Nov 24

I have studied at YSJ for my Foundation Degree, my Bachelor’s Degree, and now my Master’s Degree. For me, the best part about YSJ is that you really feel the close-knit community...Read more

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Layla
01 Nov 24

Such a homely feeling university. I wouldn't choose another if I could start over...Read more

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Entry requirements

Students need to have a 2:1 honours degree in a related subject. Interview: including artist statement and portfolio. If your degree is in an unrelated subject, but you can provide a strong portfolio, your application may still be considered.

Tuition fees

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£4,400 per year

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Students from Domestic

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£14,000 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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£14,000 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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Latest reviews

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Lee
04 Nov 24
Fine Art MFA
I have studied at YSJ for my Foundation Degree, my Bachelor’s Degree, and now my Master’s Degree. For me, the best part about YSJ is that you really feel the close-knit community....
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Layla
01 Nov 24
Fine Art BA (Hons)
Such a homely feeling university. I wouldn't choose another if I could start over....
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York St John University
Lord Mayor's Walk York YO31 7EX United Kingdom
Nearest train station: York  0.4 miles away

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