Study location	United Kingdom, Centre for Art and Photography, Cheltenham
Type	Master courses, full-time
Nominal duration	1 year
Study language	English
Awards	MA

Tuition fee	To be confirmed

Entry qualification

Undergraduate diploma (or higher) At least a 2.2 honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. You must take verified copies of the entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university.

Language requirements	English IELTS: 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each component) CAE: 169 (with a minimum of 162 in each component)

Other requirements	At least 2 reference(s) must be provided. Please arrange for 2 referees to provide a reference. The reference should be on letterhead paper and preferably typewritten. A motivation letter must be added to your application. A relevant portfolio is required. Applicants will be considered on a individual basis You will be invited to attend an interview A portfolio of work is essential

More information	Expenses, accommodation, working etc. glos.ac.uk/..-postgraduate-diploma-ma.aspx

Overview

The MA in Fine Art offers an exciting opportunity for students to expand and deepen their knowledge and practice. This dynamic programme will support you by engaging with the challenges inherent in building your artistic practice. It provides you with a framework within which you will experiment, work through personal investigations, and be encouraged to work in the medium/s most appropriate to your ideas. Subject themed seminars focused on contemporary art now, alongside group critiques of your visual work integrate practice and theory, and provide a forum for sharing and exploring perspectives. Applying critical reflection and locating your work within a contemporary environment of ideas, you will develop your practice to produce a substantial body of work.

Through an interdisciplinary approach, you will be able to take advantage of our facilities and expertise in painting, drawing, digital media, photography, video, sculpture, installation and printmaking. Constantly looking outward, exploring the contemporary context of your work will enable you to understand the relevance and agency of your work within today’s creative landscape.

The course emphasises practical exploration, supervised independent learning, reflection and critical evaluation. You’ll be encouraged to share your knowledge, experience and perceptions. The course promotes intellectual enquiry, a high level of practical and technical ability, and the acquisition of a professional skill set. Its aim is for graduating students to be fully prepared as competitive arts professionals.

Career opportunities

• Practicing artist
• Curation
• Arts management
• Teaching and lecturing
• PhD study and research
• Art therapy