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MA Fine Art

University of Reading

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  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    University of Reading, Whiteknights Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    28-SEP-26

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

Our MA Fine Art programme, delivered by high-profile international artists, and an additional guest artist, focuses on exhibitions and professional practice.Develop your creative inquisitiveness and prepare for the professional art world or further research at doctoral level at the Reading School of Art.Taught by a team of practising artists, curators and writers, our Master of Fine Arts degree offers you the time and space to engage with exhibition and curatorial initiatives, contemporary art practise, theoretical texts and publication projects.As an MA Fine Art student, you’ll have your own dedicated space, accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You’ll become part of a vibrant postgraduate community, where you’ll broaden your artistic practice.You will learn through critical understanding and reflection, through professional practice and criticism. Teaching is carried out in lectures, tutorials and small group seminars.The themes covered in your seminars will include:developing a research-based art practice plandocumenting and writing about your workpresenting exhibition proposalsrisk assessments and cooperative working.Exhibition and studio crits are at the core of your master's training, with your work reviewed and analysed by your tutors and peers.You will also have the opportunity to be in taught in a major European city on our International Study Visit.Our Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree places emphasis on student-centred learning and directed research and you will develop an independent approach to learning. The MFA will also enable you to improve your skills by analysing and understanding the current discussions in contemporary art.

Application deadline

01/08/2026

Tuition fees

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£ 26,450per year

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University information

University of Reading

University of Reading

University of Reading

  • University League Table

    43rd

  • Campus address

    University of Reading, Whiteknights Campus, Whiteknights Campus, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 6AH, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Art & Design

    14th out of 82 5

  • Entry standards

    / Max 243
    124 51%

    41st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    79.0 79%

    5th

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.17 79%

    41st

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