You should hold at least a 2.2 Bachelors degree with honours.
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The MA in Fine Art offers an exciting opportunity for students to expand and deepen their knowledge and practice. You’ll experiment, work through personal investigations, and be encouraged to work in the medium/s most appropriate to your ideas.
You’ll take part in practical exploration, supervised independent learning, reflection and critical evaluation. You’ll be encouraged to share your knowledge, experience and perceptions. We promote intellectual enquiry, a high level of practical and technical ability, and the acquisition of a professional skill set.
Through an interdisciplinary approach, you’ll be able to take advantage of our facilities and expertise in painting, drawing, digital media, photography, video, sculpture, installation and printmaking. Subject themed seminars focused on contemporary art, alongside group critiques of your visual work integrate practice and theory, and provide a forum for sharing and exploring perspectives.
You can choose whether to study on a full-time or part-time basis and assessment is 100% coursework.
You should hold at least a 2.2 Bachelors degree with honours.
Applicants will be considered on an individual basis
You will be required to attend an interview. Please refer to our interview guide for further information.
A portfolio of work is essential
EU and international students need IELTS 6.0 overall (no less than 5.5 in writing and in any other band) or equivalent.
Please read the entry requirements for your country – and contact our admissions team if you have questions.
Here's an example of the types of modules you'll study (the contents and structure of the course are reviewed occasionally, but it is unlikely that there will be significant change).
Module information is not available for this programme.
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Students usually support themselves through a postgraduate loan, private savings, family support or sponsorship from an employer. For advice and guidance on your funding options, contact the Money Advice team at [email protected] or call 01242 714535.
UoG graduates receive 15% off postgraduate tuition fees. Terms apply.
| Start date | Location | Course code |
Fee (UK) Total fee |
Fee (international) Total fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Hardwick, Cheltenham | — | £8,475 | £17,950 |
| Sep 2026 | Hardwick, Cheltenham | — | TBC | TBC |
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International students can benefit from a range of scholarships and bursaries across many undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. |
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At UoG we create a climate for bravery and growth. We instil confidence in all our students, so you can graduate career-ready and meet your ambitions.
96% of our graduates are in work or further study*, but if you’re not in a job 6 months after graduating we’ll guarantee you 6 months of free support, followed by the offer of a paid internship to kickstart your career – plus we’ll commit to lifetime career coaching. Eligibility conditions apply.
*Graduate Outcomes Survey published 2024 and based on 2021/22 leavers
Discover our promisesGraduating with an MA in Fine Art from University of Gloucestershire opens doors to a diverse range of career opportunities.
Many of our graduates establish themselves as practising artists, while others thrive in roles within curation, arts management, or education. The course also provides a strong foundation for those interested in pursuing PhD study or research, furthering their expertise in the field.
Additionally, some graduates choose to apply their creative skills in the rewarding field of art therapy.
The course promotes intellectual enquiry, a high level of practical and technical ability, and the acquisition of a professional skillset. Through our expert guidance you will be supported in determining your own creative direction, enabling you to become the artist you want to be.
You’ll be supported to work in the medium/s most appropriate to your ideas and will benefit from access to our purpose built facilities and expertise in painting, drawing, digital media, photography, sculpture, installation and printmaking.
Increase your pay potential, specialise in a subject you love, or pursue your passion and switch careers.
UoG alumni can benefit from a postgraduate scholarship discount of 15% off tuition fees.
Discover the benefits of studying a master’s degree.
Explore and collaborate with creatives from across the spectrum. We offer the perfect environment to practice your craft and prepare you to graduate career-ready.
As part of your course you can gain valuable experience on an optional placement year.
Richard was the first recipient of the Deutsche Borse Photography Prize (1997) and was nominated for the Turner Prize in 2001. He was given a survey show, ‘People, Places, Animals’, at the Australian Centre for Contemporary Art, Melbourne in 2007–8 which consisted of photography and video about his own family, the urban landscape in which he grew up and animals in zoos around the world. His work is held in many collections including, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, The Metropolitan Museum in New York, and the V&A and Tate galleries in London.
Richard Billingham, Professor of Fine Art
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