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Master of Fine Art

Loughborough University

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

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Loughborough University campus

About the program

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

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • 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

  • Entry requirement on the programme page: 2:1+ UK honours degree or international equivalent (country equivalents listed on the page)
  • Portfolio required.
  • UK 2:2 honours (about 50-55%) at 42 programmes
  • 2:1 or 2:1+ (60-65%) at 26 programmes
  • MBA: 2:2 plus three years management experience
  • Country equivalents on each course page and https://www.lboro.ac.uk/international/apply/entry-requirements/postgraduate/.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's degree (UK honours or equivalent) in a relevant subject, Some programmes need a portfolio, Writing sample or work experience, One academic reference and transcript.

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5 overall (6.0 in each element)
  • TOEFL iBT 88 overall (21 in each section
  • PTE Academic tests taken from 2026-01-21: 4.5 overall on the new scale
  • Duolingo 4.5 Writing and Listening
  • Cambridge 4.0 Speaking and Reading)

Other requirements

  • Portfolio required

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Portfolio (if required).

How to apply

  1. Review the program admission requirements. Prepare the relevant academic and supporting documents. Submit the completed application through the institution's admissions process. Provide any further documents requested by the admissions team. Await an admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year£31,500 GBP
Application fee£50 GBP
Deposit£2,000 GBP

Program details

CampusLoughborough
Faculty or schoolFaculty or school requires confirmation
DepartmentFine Art
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value60
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay5 years
Scholarship noteScholarship consideration may depend on the specific program, Academic merit, Applicant status and available funding.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    23 Aug 2027

    283 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 1 year.