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Master of Art

University of Edinburgh

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

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University of Edinburgh campus

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 (2): 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

  • Normally a UK 2:1 honours degree or its international equivalent
  • If you do not meet the academic entry requirements
  • We may still consider your application on the basis of relevant professional experience.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor degree with excellent or very good classification in a relevant subject, Research proposal, Two references.

Other requirements

  • Portfolio required
  • Interview required

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • English Language Test Results
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Research Proposal
  • Portfolio.

How to apply

  1. Check the programme's entry requirements and application deadlines on its degree finder page. Identify a supervisor and prepare a research proposal if the programme asks for one. Apply online through the Apply section of the programme page. The page states whether an application fee applies. Provide an academic CV
  2. Proposal
  3. Transcripts
  4. Two references and English language evidence. Attend an interview if the programme requires one. Accept the offer when it arrives. Apply early if you need a visa
  5. As the page advises.

Other costs

Tuition per year£30,450 GBP
Application fee£35 GBP
Deposit£41,277 GBP

Program details

CampusLauriston campus
Faculty or schoolEdinburgh College of Art
DepartmentArts and Design
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value240
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay2
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Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.