Fine Art MA is a postgraduate degree at Manchester Metropolitan University, based in Manchester, taught full-time over 1 year. 83% of final-year students rated the course positively in the National Student Survey.
Student Satisfaction
83.39%
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About this course
.MA Fine Art provides a stimulating environment in which you will be guided to develop your creative aspirations, reach a critical maturity, and gain the self-confidence and skills that will enable you to work as a successful artist.
The course is studio practice driven and relies on experimentation and critical reflection supported by individualised mentoring, lectures, seminars and group critiques. It emphasises the articulation of ideas, development of working methods and the realisation of independent work. Seminars are structured to investigate a broad range of themes relevant to the practicing artist and provide a rich diet of inspiration.
Features and Benefits:
- The course is taught by practicing artists and maintains active links with an international network of art professionals and organisations.
- Full-time students will have their own spaces within communal studios, part-time students are expected to have their own studio provision, both modes of study will have access to the full range of the School’s workshops and other resources.
- Regular programme of artists talks and studio visits from professionals working in the field.
- The University library has outstanding Art and Design holdings, including a special collection of artist's books and ephemera.
Study Options
This course is available in 2 study options:
Duration: 2 Years
Qualification: MA
Location: Manchester
Duration: 1 Year
Qualification: MA
Location: Manchester
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Course Details
- Qualification
- MA
- Study Mode
- Full-time
- Duration
- 1 Year
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- Manchester
- Scheme
- Postgraduate
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ