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Fine Art MA

Birmingham City University

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  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    Margaret Street

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    23-SEP-26

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

Embark on a transformative journey with our MA Fine Art program, where contemporary practice is considered in relation to art histories, philosophies, theory, and the global. Based in the vibrant city of Birmingham, MA Fine Art brings together a diverse community of international creative visual thinkers and makers with the aim of cultivating innovative, imaginative, and self-reflexive approaches to making contemporary art. Our course encourages a plurality of visions based on individual, proposal-led study, whilst encouraging a range of media exploration. From drawing, painting and print, to sculpture, digital media and performance, our program allows you to experiment with a variety of artistic techniques and develop your unique voice through analogue and digital processes. Whilst on the postgraduate program you will explore relevant themes & develop professional strategies, delving into the material, political, cultural, and theoretical factors shaping contemporary fine art. You'll gain hands-on experience in professional production, advanced research methods, contextual understanding and effective dissemination of your work. You will build connections and expand your horizons by immersing yourself in a creative learning environment that nurtures collaboration within the art discipline and beyond. You will be encouraged to engage with the exciting Birmingham art scene and connect with wider art ecologies, preparing you for a confident future in the creative industries.

Application deadline

17/07/2026

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 18,970per year

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

University information

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Birmingham City University

Birmingham City University

  • University League Table

    95th

  • Campus address

    City Centre Campus (The Curzon Building), 4 Cardigan Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B4 7BD, United Kingdom

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BCU's facilities are world-class, staff have experience in every sector, and courses prepare you to tackle real-world challenges.
Many master's courses offer international students optional six-month professional placements towards the end of their studies.
Live and study in an affordable multicultural city. BCU is a modern and dynamic international university, with staff, students and alumni from 120 countries.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Art & Design

    54th out of 82 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 243
    117 48%

    53rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    54.0 54%

    74th

    18

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.30 83%

    15th

    18

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