Fine Art MA
    Duration1 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 24,074 / Year
    Next IntakeApril 20, 2026

    Fine Art MA

    About

    Our Fine Art MA is for disciplined artists who want to grow their ideas and practice – you will challenge yourself creatively by critically examining your work, your artistic identity, and your motivations and ambitions.

    You will engage wholly with what it means to practise as an artist today, with a tailored programme of study and regular personal tutorials. As part of a community of artists on the course you will participate in weekly lectures, seminars and crits, benefitting from working alongside your peers.

    The course is taught by a team of experienced artists and curators, with guest lectures, workshops and professional practice seminars aimed to broaden your understanding of contemporary art in context.

    As a full-time student you will work in dedicated studios at Dorset Place in central Brighton, and there is an on-site Fine Art MA gallery space where you can exhibit work to the public.

    Banner image: artwork by Joe Ainsworth, Fine Art MA graduate

    The Fine Art MA is for disciplined artists who want to develop their work both through personal tutorials and interaction within an ambitious peer group.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Degree and experience
    Honours degree or equivalent in a relevant area. Other candidates with relevant experience and demonstrable ability are also considered. English language requirements
    IELTS 6.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each element. Find out more about the other English qualifications that we accept. Deadline
    We do not have a set deadline to receive applications, but recommend submitting before the end of May. Research statement
    When submitting your online application, we ask that it include a research statement. This should detail your interests as an artist and outline the scope and method of your intended study. It should also include a short bibliography. It does not need to be any longer than one side of an A4 sheet and you should add any back-up sketches or photographs you feel you need on a separate sheet. As a brief guide, we suggest you write your statement under the following headings:
  • title and any sub-title of the work proposed
  • aims and objectives of the work
  • a description of what the work will involve
  • how you would start your research for the work
  • possible technical requirements
  • any other information you think is relevant.
  • English Requirements

    • PTEMin 61
    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 85

    English Program Requirements

    Career

    Careers

    As well as going on to become practising fine artists, our graduates take up jobs in galleries including Fabrica Gallery, Chrysalides House Art School and Gallery, and Pallant House Gallery.

    Many go on to lecturer and research positions at universities including University of the Arts London, University College Falmouth, Northbrook College, the University of Brighton and the Malta College of Fine Art and Technology.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    24,074 / year

    Fine Art MA

    University of Brighton

    University of Brighton

    United Kingdom

    United Kingdom, Brighton