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  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    Arts University Bournemouth

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    JAN

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

Painting defines its practice through the particularities of the painted field. The making materiality of the unique object, a globally acknowledged cultural history and the dedicated and dynamic relationship of the painted object to the painter. Painting in the 21st century is vital and relevant. Contemporary painting and what it can be, do and declare is meaningful. We ask how, why and according to what means. The MA Painting course will explore this innovative and expansive territory in depth, dedicating itself to specialist study at postgraduate level. Within MA Painting, you'll occupy a professional, challenging, progressive and highly contemporary dialogue within visual culture, and you'll foster this through innovative teaching and a professional studio culture. You'll discover and take risks within an expansive and inclusive arena, we are committed to supporting your artistic and professional practice, enabling you to forge a sustainable and engaged career. Also, you'll develop and foster a painting practice that can transform and ignite the imagination and senses in a distinct and profound manner, whilst realising its potential in the 21st century. Painting defines its particular practice through the peculiarities of the painted field the making materiality of the unique object a globally acknowledged cultural history the dedicated and dynamic relationship of the painted object to the painter. The MA Painting course will explore this innovative and expansive territory in depth, dedicating itself to specialist study at postgraduate level. We're committed to your personal growth and professional development and building a confidence in the wider aspects of managing a career as a painter in a global context.

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 19,950per year

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University information

Arts University Bournemouth

  • University League Table

    61st

  • Campus address

    Arts University Bournemouth, Wallisdown, Poole, Poole, Dorset, BH12 5HH, United Kingdom

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    36th out of 83 13

  • Entry standards

    / Max 228
    151 66%

    19th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    57.0 57%

    69th

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.13 78%

    47th

    7

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