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Master of Fine Art

Oxford Brookes University

  • Oxford, United Kingdom
  • 1 year
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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Oxford Brookes University campus

About the program

A one-year MFA that develops independent studio practice, Theory and professional experience.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (5 years): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Critically evaluate concepts and methods in Fine Art to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in Three strands run through the course: practice
  • Theory and professional experience. Teaching uses lectures. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Career outcomes

  • Practising artist
  • Careers in the fine arts
  • Applying art practice in other fields

Curriculum

  • Three strands run through the course: practice
  • Theory and professional experience. Teaching uses lectures
  • Seminars
  • Tutorials and workshops
  • Extended essays explore leading contemporary practices
  • And students specialise in media such as video
  • Photography or sound with no house style.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • The general entry requirements are: A 2.2 degree in a relevant Arts subject Or a 2.2 degree in any subject with a strong portfolio of practical work (see guidance below in the selection process)
  • Second class honours degree (2:2) or equivalent overseas degree for most courses
  • Some require 2:1 or a related subject.

Accepted academic background

Honours degree, Postgraduate diploma or equivalent qualification (same or related subject for some courses), One academic reference, Applicants with a diploma may qualify with relevant work experience on some courses.

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5

Documents you’ll need

  • University Transcripts
  • Bachelor's Degree Certificate
  • Passport Copy
  • Language Proficiency Test Results (if required).

How to apply

  1. Check the course page entry requirements and deadline (January 2027 entry: apply by 11 December 2026). Apply directly to the university online. Approved agents can help. Receive an offer and pay the deposit (GBP 1
  2. 000
  3. 3
  4. 000 or 8
  5. 000 by country group)
  6. Deducted from first tuition. Receive the CAS and apply for the Student visa.

Other costs

Tuition per year£18,900 GBP
Application fee£50 GBP
Deposit£29,439 GBP

Program details

CampusHeadington
Faculty or schoolSchool of Arts
DepartmentFine Art
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value180,60
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay5 years
Scholarship noteScholarship or bursary availability is indicated for this institution. Award eligibility, Funding amounts and deadlines must be confirmed for the specific program and applicant.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 1 year.