MA Fine Art
University of Reading
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MA - Master of Arts

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Whiteknights Campus

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MA - Master of Arts

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Our MA Fine Art programme, delivered by high-profile international artists, and an additional guest artist, focuses on exhibitions and professional practice. Develop your creative inquisitiveness and prepare for the professional art world or further research at doctoral level at the Reading School of Art. How you’ll study: Taught by a team of practising artists, curators and writers, our Master of Fine Arts degree offers you the time and space to engage with exhibition and curatorial ...Read more

Our MA Fine Art programme, delivered by high-profile international artists, and an additional guest artist, focuses on exhibitions and professional practice. Develop your creative inquisitiveness and prepare for the professional art world or further research at doctoral level at the Reading School of Art. How you’ll study: Taught by a team of practising artists, curators and writers, our Master of Fine Arts degree offers you the time and space to engage with exhibition and curatorial initiatives, contemporary art practise, theoretical texts and publication projects. As an MA Fine Art student, you’ll have your own dedicated space, accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You’ll become part of a vibrant postgraduate community, where you’ll broaden your artistic practice. You will learn through critical understanding and reflection, through professional practice and criticism. Teaching is carried out in lectures, tutorials and small group seminars. The themes covered in your seminars will include: developing a research-based art practice plan, documenting and writing about your work, presenting exhibition proposals, risk assessments and cooperative working.

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Emily
22 Feb 24

In terms of student support, I’d say having access to the support is very easy. However, the support you receive doesn’t necessarily meet the standard you would want it to..Read more

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Svitlana
27 Jan 23

The best in UoR is people. The staff is very student friendly and supportive and there are a huge comfortable library and peaceful nature on the..Read more

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Entry requirements

Normally a suitable undergraduate honours degree (Second Class or above), or equivalent from a university outside the UK. You should include a portfolio of current work, a written statement about your practice, and a programme of research you wish to pursue.

Tuition fees

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£11,750 per year

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Accommodation costs will vary depending on whether you choose standard, premium or private accommodation, and how long you are staying. Prices can vary from around £160 to £350 per week.

£25,850 per year

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Students from EU

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Accommodation costs will vary depending on whether you choose standard, premium or private accommodation, and how long you are staying. Prices can vary from around £160 to £350 per week.

£26,450 per year

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Students from International

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Accommodation costs will vary depending on whether you choose standard, premium or private accommodation, and how long you are staying. Prices can vary from around £160 to £350 per week.

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Emily
22 Feb 24
Art and Philosophy - BA (Hons)
In terms of student support, I’d say having access to the support is very easy. However, the support you receive doesn’t necessarily meet the standard you would want it to...
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Svitlana
27 Jan 23
Fine Art - BA (Hons)
The best in UoR is people. The staff is very student friendly and supportive and there are a huge comfortable library and peaceful nature on the...
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University of Reading
Henley Business School University of Reading Whiteknights Reading RG6 6UD United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Earley  0.7 miles away

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