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Master of Public Art and Performative Practices
London Metropolitan University
- London, United Kingdom
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
One-year full-time Master of Arts in Public Art and Performative Practices course taught at London Met's Shoreditch campus.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (2 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Apply core knowledge in Public Art and Performative Practices. Analyse discipline-specific problems using appropriate methods. Communicate professional ideas clearly. Use relevant tools and practices responsibly. Prepare for employment or further study in arts
- Design and media.
Career outcomes
- Professional artist
- Performance practitioner
- Public engagement project leader
- Public art manager and administrator
- Curator of public programmes
- Academic
Curriculum
- One-year full-time programme
- Modules listed for 2026/27. Core modules: Professional Focus 1: Public Art
- Funding and Commissioning
- Professional Focus 2: Project Managing Public Art
- Public Art Project
- Public Art: Creating and Curating
- Public Art: Research for Practice.
Entry requirements
Academic
- a first class or strong upper second class degree
- Or equivalent
- In a related subject; You will also be expected to provide a portfolio of work and a statement demonstrating your ambition for the subject area and for studying at postgraduate level. You may also be asked to attend an interview; Related employment or consultancy within the field can also be considered alongside the portfolio and statement
Accepted academic background
Lower second class (2:2) UK honours degree or equivalent, Usually in any subject (some courses need a related subject); Applicants with relevant experience may be considered; India: bachelor's degree with minimum 50% overall
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 72
- PTE Academic 59
- Cambridge Duolingo 105
- Duolingo 105 (95 in Speaking
Other requirements
- Portfolio required
Documents you’ll need
- Typically includes Passport or identity document
- Academic transcripts
- Qualification certificates
- Language proficiency evidence
- Completed application materials
- Curriculum vitae
- Personal statement or statement of purpose
- And portfolio or creative work samples.
How to apply
- Review the postgraduate admission requirements. Prepare undergraduate transcripts and degree certificates. Complete the graduate application. Submit the required portfolio and supporting documents and language proficiency evidence. Await the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £20,000 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £50 GBP |
| Deposit | £4,000 GBP |
Program details
| Campus | Shoreditch |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Art, Architecture and Design |
| Department | Arts, Design and Media |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 60,180 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 2 years |
| Scholarship note | International Bright Futures Scholarship: automatic 5,000 GBP tuition reduction for new full-time international fee-paying students at London campuses (page states 2026/27 starters; September 2027 terms not confirmed) |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
23 Jul 2027
251 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
The next deadline is 23 Jul 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is £20,000 GBP per year. The application fee is £50 GBP. The deposit is £4,000 GBP. The estimated living cost is £13,946 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 72, PTE Academic 59, Cambridge Duolingo 105, Duolingo 105 (95 in Speaking. A portfolio is required.