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Fine Art MA (Hons)

University of Edinburgh

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University of Edinburgh
UCAS CODE: W150

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  • Qualification

    Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)

  • Location

    Central area campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    08-SEP-25

  • Duration

    5 Years

Course summary

The Fine Art MA (Hons) has been running since 1948. It is a unique, five-year programme that combines the studio practice of fine art with the academic study of the history of art. It provides an equal split between art practice and art history. Through this course, you will gain both a professional understanding of artistic practice and an extensive knowledge of art history and methods of its study. Each year we have around 100 to 120 students enrolled on the degree (about 20 per year group), offering a small, close-knit community of students who have a passion for making art and its histories.


Awards

Graduates of the programme have won awards such as the John Kinross Scholarship, the Andrew Grant Scholarship and the Helen A Rose Bequest for their practical work.


How the programme works

We work with several industry leaders, including galleries and museums to provide opportunities for Year 3 students to undertake internships in curation, gallery management, exhibition production and archiving. These include: National Library of Scotland Alasdair Gray Archive Talbot Rice Art in Translation City Art Centre Pollock House We also have opportunities to study abroad with various major partner universities across Europe and the USA.You can expect a mix of lectures, seminars, and tutorials in both art and history of art, as well as self-guided study and studio time. You will also engage with critiques in the studio, in which you will have the opportunity to hear feedback on your work from both tutors and peers.

Application deadline

29 January

Tuition fees

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£ 36,800per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

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QUALIFICATION TYPE

A level

A level : ABB

ABB. Required subjects: A levels: no specific A Level subjects required. GCSEs: English at C or 4.

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University information

University of Edinburgh

University of Edinburgh

  • University League Table

    15th

  • Campus address

    University of Edinburgh, The University of Edinburgh, Old College, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City Of, EH8 9YL, Scotland

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Art & Design

    11th out of 84 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 239
    168 70%

    11th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    68.0 68%

    27th

    15

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.01 75%

    70th

    2

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