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Arts Practice at The Northern School of Art - UCAS

Course summary

Arts Practice focuses on strengthening theory and contemporary practice. The programme encourages you to explore, understand and consolidate, where your arts practice is or may be positioned. Through engaging with conceptual and critical thinking, technical understanding and advance approaches, you are encouraged to consider your position within the wider context of the arts world and creative industries. Joining the exciting community of art practitioners in this region, you will be working alongside art graduates from different disciplines and backgrounds. The interdisciplinary approach reflects the contemporary and historical practice in relation to local, national and international culture and critical theory. The programme provides a balance of advanced practice, theory and technical development through a series of lectures, seminars and cross-disciplinary collaborations. The programme gives you the opportunity to develop your individual specialist practice, technically honing and developing existing skills, while having access to a resources School wide in multidisciplinary exploration and exchange. Opportunities for engagement with commissions, exhibition, curation, live brief, awards and fund-raisers as you develop your professional profile Throughout the programme, you will develop and refine specialist practice, while building a solid understanding of the creative sector and your place within it. he focus of this Masters Degree is your design work, within a range of creative disciplines and your approach to researching and realising your commercial opportunities. Using this degree as a stepping stone to starting your own business or establishing a professional practice. This masters degree offers fantastic facilities that will enhance the skills of students working in varying industries. Such as • Multi-media • Graphics • 3D Design • Fashion • Surface & Interior Design • Textiles • Fashion • Costume


How to apply

International applicants

We do not currently accept students from outside of the UK. However, we can accept applications from those have evidence of pre-settled status to live, work and study in the UK. Please contact [email protected] for more information.

Entry requirements

Applicants must have either... • Degree at 2:2 and evidence of postgraduate study (PGCE teaching qualification, PG Certificate or PG Diploma) • Degree at 2:1 or above, or is currently studying at Level 6 • Experiential learning in lieu of a degree to be assessed by Course Leader Candidates holding other academic qualifications may also be considered for admission provided that they have substantial relevant professional experience. You must also supply two references to support your application, one should be an academic reference and the other from a creative practitioner. Applicants who meet the entry requirements above will be required to submit a proposal outlining their intentions for MA study. The programme leader and specialist practice-based staff will evaluate the proposal to determine its feasibility in the context of the resources required and the availability of specialist staff to support their chosen area of study. RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING (RPL) The Northern School of Art has a commitment to widening access to higher education. The University demonstrates this commitment through its Access and Participation Plan, arrangements for transfer and recognition of prior learning. For further information about entry requirements for the Masters programme please email our Admissions Team at [email protected]


Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £6500 Year 1
Northern Ireland £6500 Year 1
Scotland £6500 Year 1
Wales £6500 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

As with most creative programmes delivered at higher education, this programme will have additional costs such as material and basic tools and contribution towards educational visits to ensure successful completion of the programme. The School offers financial support packages to help with this, whether this be through means-tested bursaries and/or grants. In addition, the School offers subsidised resale of course materials, free use of studios etc. More detailed information is provided at the interview stage; however, if you require this sooner please contact [email protected]
Arts Practice at The Northern School of Art - UCAS