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Master of Fine Art and Design MPhil

Sheffield Hallam University

  • Sheffield, United Kingdom
  • 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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Sheffield Hallam University campus

About the program

Two-year research masters in practice-led fine art and design.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1.5 years): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Apply core concepts and methods in Fine Art and Design (MPhil) to practical and academic problems. Develop and demonstrate skills relevant to building research skills
  • submitting a thesis with supporting practice
  • as reflected in the supplied curriculum summary. Use critical thinking
  • ethical judgment and effective communication in discipline-related projects.

Career outcomes

  • Design
  • fine art practice
  • curation
  • design management
  • making or manufacturing
  • company-employed design
  • independent design practice
  • education
  • retail and marketing
  • design research
  • art research
  • academia

Curriculum

  • Research masters with no taught modules: students plan and complete a practice-led research project in fine art or design under supervision
  • building research skills and submitting a thesis with supporting practice.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Honours degree (usually 2.2 or above) or equivalent
  • some courses need a subject-related degree or professional experience.

Accepted academic background

Relevant degree; contact the research area for requirements; online application with a 1,500-word research proposal

Language tests

  • IELTS 7.0
  • TOEFL iBT 91
  • Duolingo 130
  • PTE Academic 76
  • IELTS Academic 7

Documents you’ll need

  • English Language Test Results
  • Research Proposal

How to apply

  1. Review the program admission requirements and intake availability. Prepare your academic records and required supporting documents. Submit the application through the institution's approved application process. Provide language proficiency evidence and pay any application fee when applicable. Monitor the application status and respond to requests for additional information.

Other costs

Tuition per year£19,530 GBP
Application fee_
Deposit_

Program details

CampusCity Campus
Faculty or schoolSheffield Creative Industries Institute
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Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value_
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1.5 years
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Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    October 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.