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About the program
A studio-based fine art degree exploring visual studies and creative practice.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop subject knowledge in Art and apply creative methods
- Develop and critique original work
- And communicate design or artistic intentions.
Career outcomes
- Art Research Assistant
- Program Coordinator
- Project Assistant
- Research and Policy Associate
Curriculum
- The degree combines universitywide and NUpath requirements with major courses totalling 130 semester hours
- Including Art and Design at Northeastern
- Media Art
- Culture
- And Social Justice
- Elements of Visual Composition
- Representational Drawing
- Abstract Drawing
- Making with Form and Materials
- Plus electives.
Entry requirements
Academic
- MA Art History
- or equivalent
- submission of a satisfactory portfolio. English Language Requirements IELTS 6.5 with minimum 5.5 in each component
- or equivalent Other Requirements Applicants should submit a full research proposal at the point of application
Accepted academic background
Strong bachelor (2:1 equivalent or above) and/or master's degree in a relevant field with a research proposal; identify a supervisor in advance
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5 (no component below 5.5)
- TOEFL iBT 93
- PTE Academic 62
- Cambridge C1 Advanced C 169 per component
- IELTS Academic 6.5
Other requirements
- Portfolio required
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Degree Certificate
- Personal Statement
- Academic References
- English Language Test Results
- Research Proposal
- Portfolio
How to apply
- Review the programme entry requirements and the intake deadline. Apply using the postgraduate admissions portal and upload academic records and the supporting documents for your course. Provide English proficiency evidence if required. Follow the admission decision and arrange a student visa if applicable.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £20,270 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | _ |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Penglais Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Art |
| Department | School of Art |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | 3 years |
| Scholarship note | Global Citizens Scholarship for eligible new international fee-paying students from 2027/28: 3,000 GBP tuition reduction for humanities PhD study, with qualifying university accommodation support. Applicants must meet the award conditions; certain courses are excluded. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 3 years.
Tuition is £20,270 GBP per year. The estimated living cost is £14,436 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5 (no component below 5.5), TOEFL iBT 93, PTE Academic 62, Cambridge C1 Advanced C 169 per component, IELTS Academic 6.5. A portfolio is required.