Kingston University

Fine Art MFA

Kingston UniversityKnights Park, Teaching on this course may take place on more than one KU campus

Course overview

Take the next step on your creative journey Take your artistic practice to the next level with a Fine Art MFA from Kingston School of Art. This course supports emerging artists who want to develop their personal vision while engaging critically with contemporary art practice. Study contemporary fine art through theoretical and studio-based training, at our renowned, TEF Gold ranked school of art.

You will work across a range of media, taking advantage of the School's new cutting-edge workshop spaces. Our world-class technical facilities and programme of visiting artists and professionals create an inspiring space to study and work. Join an engaging events programme and thrive on a campus shared by artists, designers and theorists alike.

Through a combination of studio-based learning and practical workshops, you’ll create meaningful artwork and prepare for a successful career in the art world.

Key highlights

  • Combines theoretical study with studio-based training in contemporary fine art
  • Work across a range of media in new workshop spaces
  • Programme of visiting artists and art-world professionals
  • Engaging events programme on a campus shared with designers and theorists
  • Develop a personal artistic vision through critical engagement with contemporary practice
  • Practical workshops support creating meaningful artwork for an art-world career

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2:2 — to include Fine Art; or above
  • Additional condition: portfolio — Additional requirements for Fine Art MFA Open Applicants will be asked to upload an online portfolio as part of the application process.

Scholarships

  • Alumni Discount

    Award: 10% discount on tuition fees.

    Up to 10% of fees

  • Chelsea Arts Club Trust MA Award

    The Chelsea Arts Club Trust MA Materials and Research Award is a £2,500 bursary, awarded each year to an MA Fashion or MA Sustainable Fashion student.

    Up to £2,500

  • Chevening Scholarships

    Award: Tuition fees, travel costs and living allowance subsidised.

  • International Merit-Based scholarships

    The scholarships are worth £5,000 towards your first year tuition fees.

    Up to £5,000

  • Niloufar Ebrahim Scholarship

    The scholarship will cover a portion of tuition fees for the applicant, up to the value of £1,000.

  • Postgraduate Progression Scholarship

    The Kingston University Postgraduate Progressions Scholarship offers a 15% reduction in postgraduate tuition fees.

  • The Kingston Impact Scholarship

    £5,000 tuition fee contribution to two MBA students.

    Up to £5,000

  • The Kingston MBA Scholarship

    Kingston University Business School is proud to offer a tuition fee scholarship of £5,000 to self-funded candidates.

    Up to £5,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Professional artist
  • Curator
  • Gallery manager
  • Arts educator
  • Arts administrator
  • Studio technician

Cost of study

UK/Home: £12,900 per year | International: £23,700 per year

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Kingston University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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