Our MA Fine Art course offers a supportive and collaborative environment for practicing artists to explore and innovate. Tailored for individuals seeking critical awareness of their artistic practice, the course encourages engagement with contemporary debates and ideas surrounding your work and for you to master the necessary skills appropriate to your artistic interests. Through self-directed learning and a variety of teaching methods, including lectures, workshops, and tutorials, you’ll shape your projects with staff here to support, encourage, and challenge you to facilitate new ways of thinking.
You will immerse yourself in a diverse and dynamic artistic community, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration. You will be guided by expert and visiting practitioners, who challenge and support you in developing critical and professional skills. Norwich has a long and well-established reputation as one of the leading providers of fine art education in the UK. The course’s strong connections with local, regional and national galleries, museums and festivals provide opportunities to participate in significant exhibitions and debates on contemporary art, preparing you for a wide range of career pathways in the arts, including further academic research, curating, and teaching.
Entrants should normally have achieved a BA (Hons) / BSc Degree of 2:1 or above (or its equivalent), in a subject related to your proposed course of study.
Applicants who hold a Degree from another discipline may also be considered for entry, subject to the submission of a satisfactory portfolio of art, design or media-related work in support of their application.
Those with industry experience or relevant skills from non-traditional backgrounds are encouraged to apply, including individuals currently employed. If you’re unsure about your eligibility, please contact us for guidance before applying.
English language requirements (International/EU)
If English is not your first language, IELTS 6.5 (or equivalent) is required, with a minimum of 5.5 in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. we also accept other English language qualifications.
International Qualifications
We accept a wide range of qualifications from all over the world.
For information on entry requirements from your country, see our international pages.
Check the Norwich University of the Arts website for the latest information on fees and funding.
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