Course summary
Reasons to choose Kingston
- This course offers a unique blend of studio and theoretical training. You will develop your practice as an artist while critically reflecting on and locating that practice within a changing social, political and cultural context. Tutorials and lectures by artists, curators and thinkers of international standing support your development.
- You will have the opportunity to take one art theory module with the world-renowned Centre for Research in Modern European Philosophy (CRMEP).
- You will work across a range of media, taking advantage of the School’s new cutting-edge workshops located next to the dedicated MFA Fine Art studios.
- Extended Practice
- Research and Professional Skills
- Art Theory: Modernist, Avant-Garde, Contemporary
Modules
Example modules: Extended Practice; Research and Professional Skills; Art Theory: Modernist, Avant-Garde, Contemporary. For a full list of modules please visit the Kingston University course webpage.
Assessment method
Assessment typically comprises a presentation of practical work (e.g. exhibitions, performance) and supporting coursework (e.g. contextual written documents, research folders, evaluative reports, portfolios, presentations). The approximate percentage for how you will be assessed on this course is as follows, though depends to some extent on the optional modules you choose: Coursework: 100%
Entry requirements
Applicants should have a 2:2 or above honours degree in fine art or an equivalent British or overseas qualification. We will also consider applicants with relevant work experience. Your application might also be considered if you aren't a graduate or your degree is in an unrelated field, but you must have relevant experience of the visual arts and can demonstrate you have the capacity to work at postgraduate level. Applicants will be asked to upload an online portfolio as part of the application process.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £21800 | Year 1 |
| England | £12400 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £12400 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £12400 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £12400 | Year 1 |
| International | £21800 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Please visit the course provider webpage for further information regarding additional course costs.
Provider information
Kingston University
River House
53-57 High Street
Kingston upon Thames
KT1 1LQ