MA Painting

Applicants should ideally hold a good honours degree 2:2 or above in Fine Art or equivalent visual arts course and be committed to the idea of Painting as a discrete discipline. Non standard applications from candidates with relevant professional experience will also be considered on an individual basis. The course will require an interview or portfolio review.

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Funding opportunities including scholarships available

Successful graduates may find careers as self-employed artists exhibiting in a wide range of galleries and artist-led spaces, or the growing field of gallery and exhibition curating.

There are regular opportunities on the course for engaging with professional skills development. Employability Personal Tutors from the Talent Team work directly with courses and students and can support in the event of internship or placement opportunity, as well as giving CV advice and portfolio guidance.

Recent graduates have gone on to residencies, PhD study, exhibiting in a range of venues and community work.

• Collaboration in Practice – 30 credits
• Painting Specialism 1 – 30 credits
• Professional Context – 20 credits
• Painting Specialism 2 – 30 credits
• Transnational Professional Development – 10 credits
• Painting Specialist Investigation 3 – 30 credits
• Final Project Plan – 30 credits

With professional experience option

This opportunity enables you to apply for optional professional experience in semester 1, which, upon successfully securing a placement, will extend the duration of your master’s to either 16, 20 or 24 months. The professional experience provides an opportunity for you to develop expertise and experience in your chosen field with the aim of enhancing your employability.