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  • Qualification

    MFA - Master of Fine Art

  • Location

    Newcastle, Main Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    2 Years

Course summary

Establish or extend your position in the art world with this MFA degree. Newcastle University's distinguished artists and historians will nurture your practical, professional and intellectual skills. Newcastle University's Master of Fine Arts is a two-year full-time studio-based course. It's designed for fine art graduates and those with other backgrounds to progress their position as practitioners in the contemporary art world. It also offers a solid grounding for those hoping to progress to PhD degree study. We support practice and research in:paintingsculpturedigital mediadrawingperformancephotographyprintmakinginstallationfilm and video artart writingThe MFA creates a platform to help you push your practice forward. You'll do this through experimentation and by developing inventive, rigorous, and focused working methods. We provide a rich creative environment, along with time and space to develop.We'll support your development as an artist through:regular meetings with your studio supervisorcross-disciplinary seminarsgroup studio discussionslectures by distinguished visiting artistsAlongside your practice, you'll develop the skills needed to practice as an artist, such as:researchwritingprofessionalintellectualpracticalYou'll be part of a creative community, working to define your own artistic identity. You'll do this through self-reflection and a critical understanding of the context in which you're working.

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
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£ 25,700per year

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

University information

Newcastle University

  • University League Table

    31st

  • Campus address

    Newcastle, Main Campus, Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle, England, NE1 7RU, United Kingdom

Newcastle is known for being friendly and welcoming to people from all around the globe. Students enjoy a lower cost of living compared to other UK cities.
Degree programmes are shaped by strong links with national and international businesses, with opportunities for professional accreditation and placements.
Dedicated teams support students during application, before arrival, and as they settle into life in the UK.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    5th out of 83 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 228
    184 81%

    4th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    58.0 58%

    66th

    8
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.20 80%

    31st

    13

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