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Foundation of Fine Art
- Sheffield, United Kingdom
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Foundation
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: no
- 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
- Standard offer of 64 UCAS points
- with at least 32 points from one A level or equivalent
- GCSE English grade 4/C
- international equivalents by country.
Accepted academic background
A levels or equivalent (BTEC, T level, Access to HE); international equivalents per country on https://www.shu.ac.uk/study-here/international/entry-requirements
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 67
- Duolingo 105
- PTE Academic 64
- IELTS Academic 6
Other requirements
- Portfolio required
Documents you’ll need
- English Language Test Results
- Portfolio
How to apply
- Review the program admission requirements and intake availability. Prepare your academic records and required supporting documents. Prepare the portfolio requested by the admissions team. 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 | £18,900 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | _ |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | City Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Sheffield Creative Industries Institute |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | _ |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
Tuition is £18,900 GBP per year. The estimated living cost is £10,827 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 67, Duolingo 105, PTE Academic 64, IELTS Academic 6. A portfolio is required.

