Fine Art – MA

Fine Art – MA

Birmingham City University

Birmingham, West Midlands, UK
Fine Art – MA
Duration12 Months
LevelMasters Program
  • The programme offers students a specialist education in Fine Art with both core practice modules and optional modules, that change to reflect contemporary ways of practicing
  • It will enable students to take risks, be imaginative and self-reflexive in the development of their work
  • It builds students confidence, enhances their critical and analytical skills and prepares them for a career in the creative sector
  • The MA Fine Art programme has a significant international reputation with alumni in over 20 countries worldwide, with strong exhibition profiles and working in a range of institutions and organizations
Fees componentsAmount
Tuition & fees1298176 INR
Hostel & Meals646045 INR
Transportation39554 INR
Books and Supplies45639 INR
Total731238 INR

Entry Criteria

Class 12thNo specific cutoff mentioned
Bachelors50.0%
  • BA (Hons) Degree in Fine Art or Art and Design, or other Arts-based Degree courses, related subject
  • The minimum academic qualification required is a 2:2 (50%-59%) award
  • Applicants with equivalent prior professional or life experience will also be considered
  • Holders of a 3 or 4 year Bachelor degree with 55% overall (50% from top universities) will be considered for direct admission
ExamsIELTS: 6
with no less than 5.5 in each band score
PTE: 50
Reading:-42 Listening:-42 Speaking:-42 Writing:-42
Additional info
  • Applicants are required to submit a digital portfolio of no more than 12 high-quality images of their recent artwork and it may submit it as a power-point, a comparable form of presentation such as Prezi or direct to the website
  • If the applicant is working with video or sound then, the applicant must submit a show-reel of selected work no more than 20 minutes in length
  • All items must be accompanied by the title of the work, date, media, and size. For time-based work, the applicant must state the length of each individual work
  • Submit scans of original academic transcripts and certificates
  • English language proficiency test scores
  • Applicants with 65% and above in the following boards: CBSE, CISCE, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, and Andhra Pradesh can exempt ELP score requirement
  • Submit a personal statement including the following key areas:-
    • Passion and motivation:-Studying a postgraduate course usually mean you want to specialize in something. So what’s driving you
    • Course choice: What is it about this particular course that appeals to you? Is it the lecturers? The modules? Etc
    • Relevant academic or work experience:- Mention any work that is relevant to your course, highlighting the skills and experience gained
    • Mention your future plans:-Try to look beyond your postgraduate study – do you plan to jump straight into a specific career or follow your studies with a research degree?
    • What makes you a good postgraduate candidate:-Mention your undergraduate experiences or work life has equipped you for a more advanced level of study. Key areas to address are:- research and group work
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