Visual Practice MA
University of Sunderland
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MA - Master of Arts

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Sir Tom Cowie Campus at St Peter’s

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Full Time

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OCT-26

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1 Year

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MA - Master of Arts

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Sir Tom Cowie Campus at St Peter’s

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1 Year

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This Masters will enable you to develop your personal visual practice and follow your own interests and aspirations. Youll follow a chosen pathway for the duration of your MA study, with the option to be awarded with one of the following:MA Visual Practice: Contemporary Fine ArtMA Visual Practice: PhotographyMA Visual Practice: GlassMA Visual Practice: CeramicsWe do not have a ‘house style’, instead youll be encouraged and supported to uncover your own focus through independent creativity. ...Read more

This Masters will enable you to develop your personal visual practice and follow your own interests and aspirations. You'll follow a chosen pathway for the duration of your MA study, with the option to be awarded with one of the following:MA Visual Practice: Contemporary Fine ArtMA Visual Practice: PhotographyMA Visual Practice: GlassMA Visual Practice: CeramicsWe do not have a ‘house style’, instead you'll be encouraged and supported to uncover your own focus through independent creativity. You’ll improve your technical ability through expert support, using our excellent facilities, and will develop academic skills in research and communication.

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40/279
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53rd
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83rd
What students say
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Krystie
06 Dec 24

It's fine,staff are cool, but the new dude in charge doesn't seem to understand how thwart department works and wants to combine 2 very different tech jobs into 1, which is..Read more

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Gemma
21 Nov 23

Strong staff and tutor support. Excellent facilities at the NGC...Read more

Modules

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Entry requirements

We usually require applicants to hold an honours degree in an art or design discipline. We may also consider applicants who have relevant experience and who can demonstrate their suitability for the course.

Tuition fees

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Domestic

£8,500 per year

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Students from Domestic

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Fees are £8,500–£9,500. Your exact fee is confirmed in your offer letter.

£8,500 per year

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Students from EU

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

Fees are £8,500–£9,500. Your exact fee is confirmed in your offer letter.

£17,000 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 International

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.

Fees are £17,000–£21,000. Your exact fee is confirmed in your offer letter.

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K
Krystie
06 Dec 24
Visual Practice MA
It's fine,staff are cool, but the new dude in charge doesn't seem to understand how thwart department works and wants to combine 2 very different tech jobs into 1, which is...
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G
Gemma
21 Nov 23
Visual Practice MA
Strong staff and tutor support. Excellent facilities at the NGC....
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University of Sunderland
St Peter’s Way Sunderland Tyne and Wear SR6 0DD United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Seaham  3.2 miles away
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