Fine Art MA
Overview Updated 06/03/2020
The MA in Fine Art enables you to evaluate and develop your creative practice to the highest standards. It develops theoretical awareness, critical thinking and independent arts practice to a professional level.
The course facilitates critical debate between artists working within and across media areas including painting, photography, digital imaging, printmaking, sculpture, installation and site-specific art. Alongside your studio-based enquiry, you will undertake related research into the broader context of contemporary art practices and theoretical debates.
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Opportunities Abroad
You will have the opportunity to take International study trips, typically one European option and one long-haul destination. Recent visits have included France, Italy, Spain, India, Vietnam and the USA.
Costs for study visits vary but are always competitive. UK trips would typically cost £10-£50, European trips would typically cost in the region of £250-£450 and a long haul trip such as Hanoi or Calcutta would cost around £800-£900. Some students have subsidised this further through fundraising activities.
Course Details
When you start this course, you will begin with the module ‘Extended Fine Art Practice and Research Methodologies’ to give you a grounding in different research-based methods in Fine Art.
You will have access to comprehensive specialist resources with technical instruction and support. Our research-active staff provide continual mentoring to help you position your practice within professional cultural environments, arts-related employment or higher-level academic research.
On-site printmaking workshop
Creative students at the University of Northampton are benefiting from a new printmaking workshop at Waterside campus – and you can take a tour with our video, below.
Contacts
Course enquiries
study@northampton.ac.uk
Application status enquiries
admissions2020@northampton.ac.uk
Current student enquiries
SID@northampton.ac.uk
International student enquiries
international@northampton.ac.uk
Enquire online
Online enquiry form
Applying for 2020
Facebook Applicant Group
Office hours:
Mon – Thu: 9am – 5pm
Fri: 9am – 4.30pm
Phone Call
Home / EU: 0300 303 2772
International: +44 (0)1604 894503
Entry Requirements
Applicants will normally have an honours degree with a first or upper second classification in Fine Art. Under exceptional circumstances, other candidates will be considered. Applicants whose first language is not English may be required to demonstrate proficiency in written and spoken English.
Prospective students should present a portfolio of work together with supporting evidence that is representative of their current creative practice.
For more more information on how to make an application, please visit our How to Apply page.
If you are an International student and would like information on making an application, please see our How to Apply page.
English Language Requirements
All International and EU students applying for a course with us must meet the following minimum English language requirements:
- Minimum standard – IELTS 6.5 (or equivalent)
for study at postgraduate level.
For information regarding English language requirements at the University, please see our IELTS page.
Course Content
You will critically re-appraise and position your creative practice. You will be involved with the public developmental exhibition of your work. The final stage of the MA Fine Art course will include either producing and exhibiting a body of creative work or completing a 15-18,000 word dissertation.
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Fine Art Practice and Documentation (20 Credits)
Module code: ARTM029Core Module Y
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Fine Art Practice and Context (40 Credits)
Module code: ARTM031Core Module Y
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Interfacings, Fine Art and Post-modern Practice (20 Credits)
Module code: ARTM030Core Module Y
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Extended Fine Art Practice and Research Methodologies (20 Credits)
Module code: ARTM041Core Module Y
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Research Project / Dissertation (60 Credits)
Module code: ARTM003Core Module Y
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Independent Study in the Arts (20 Credits)
Module code: ARTM027Core Module Y
Facilities &
Special Features
From September 2018 some of your teaching will take place at Waterside Campus, and the Fine Art subject is also enriched through a spectrum of professional specialist spaces which we will be keeping at Avenue Campus. These include:
- fine art new media space
- photographic studio
- photographic dark room
- wood workshop
- metal workshop
- plaster and resin workshop
- etching printroom
- screen printing room (including laser cutting)
- the drawing lab (drawing research space and life room)
- canvas preparation room
- bookable installation spaces
Postgraduate Opportunities
Graduate Discount Scheme
Our graduate discount scheme is open to graduates of the University of Northampton who enrol on a full master’s programme.
Qualifying students will receive 20% discount on the full tuition fee for their Master’s course.
*Find out if you are eligible for 20% fee discount by visiting our webpage.
Research
We are committed to delivering outstanding research that makes a difference to society. Our Research Institutes and Centres work closely with external partner organisations, locally, nationally and internationally.
Visit our Research Hub page for more information.
Business and Enterprise
We are committed to supporting and encouraging business growth and we are involved in a variety of initiatives which seek to benefit the wider community as well as students and staff of the University.
Discover what businesses we work with and what opportunities may be available to you on our Business and Enterprise pages.
Fees & Funding
20/21 Tuition Fees
Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 20/21 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.
Full Time: £6,840
Part Time: £760 per 20 credits
Additional Fees
The cost of your materials will not be covered by your tuition fees. It is very hard to approximate these costs, as it depends on what materials you will be using. Traditional art materials can be purchased from the University shop, which has a wide range of art equipment such as paint, charcoal and quality papers. All materials are competitively priced and the shop is run by our Student Union. You will be responsible for locating alternative and specialist materials, which can be locally sourced from building suppliers and our many industry contacts in the region.
Postgraduate Loans
If you are starting a postgraduate Master’s course in 20/21 either full-time or part-time* you may be able to apply for a postgraduate loan through Student Finance England.
*Please note that the maximum period of study allowed for part-time courses is two years.
19/20 Tuition Fees
Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 19/20 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.
Full Time: £6,750
Part Time: £750 per 20 credits
Additional Fees
The cost of your materials will not be covered by your tuition fees. It is very hard to approximate these costs, as it depends on what materials you will be using. Traditional art materials can be purchased from the University shop, which has a wide range of art equipment such as paint, charcoal and quality papers. All materials are competitively priced and the shop is run by our Student Union. You will be responsible for locating alternative and specialist materials, which can be locally sourced from building suppliers and our many industry contacts in the region.
Postgraduate Loans
If you are starting a postgraduate Master’s course in 2019/20 either full-time or part-time* you may be able to apply for a postgraduate loan through Student Finance England.
*Please note that the maximum period of study allowed for part-time courses is two years.
20/21 Tuition Fees
Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 20/21 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.
International: £13,750
Graduates of the university may be eligible for a 20% discount.
Additional Fees
The cost of your materials will not be covered by your tuition fees. It is very hard to approximate these costs, as it depends on what materials you will be using. Traditional art materials can be purchased from the University shop, which has a wide range of art equipment such as paint, charcoal and quality papers. All materials are competitively priced and the shop is run by our Student Union. You will be responsible for locating alternative and specialist materials, which can be locally sourced from building suppliers and our many industry contacts in the region.
19/20 Tuition Fees
Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 19/20 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.
International: £12,750
Graduates of the university may be eligible for a 20% discount.
Additional Fees
The cost of your materials will not be covered by your tuition fees. It is very hard to approximate these costs, as it depends on what materials you will be using. Traditional art materials can be purchased from the University shop, which has a wide range of art equipment such as paint, charcoal and quality papers. All materials are competitively priced and the shop is run by our Student Union. You will be responsible for locating alternative and specialist materials, which can be locally sourced from building suppliers and our many industry contacts in the region.
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Waterside
Our brand new £330 million campus.
- Designed to adapt to 21st century teaching.
- Full range of integrated learning environments.
- 24/7 library and learning zone.
- Low environmental impact.
Updated 06/03/2020
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Discover your Course
Our Open Days offer you a fantastic opportunity to get a real taste of university life at Northampton and discover how studying here will be a life-changing experience.
Each Open Day has a packed programme of subjects talks, advice sessions and activities designed to give you all the information you need about studying with us.
To find out more about the day, please feel free to have a look at our Open Day Guide.
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Career Opportunities
The MA Fine Art is excellent preparation for both professional cultural environments and higher research study.
You may choose to pursue a PhD with us, through traditional or practice-led methodologies, and the MA is a comprehensive and relevant foundation for such study.
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Graduate Discount Scheme
Our graduate discount scheme is open to graduates of the University of Northampton who enrol on a full master’s programme.
Qualifying students will receive 20% discount on the full tuition fee for their Master’s course.
*Find out if you are eligible for 20% fee discount by visiting our webpage.
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We are committed to delivering outstanding research that makes a difference to society. Our Research Institutes and Centres work closely with external partner organisations, locally, nationally and internationally.
Visit our Research Hub page for more information.
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We are committed to supporting and encouraging business growth and we are involved in a variety of initiatives which seek to benefit the wider community as well as students and staff of the University.
Discover what businesses we work with and what opportunities may be available to you on our Business and Enterprise pages.
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*Course data provided by Unistats