Course summary
This postgraduate degree is ideal for those specialising in textiles, costume, fashion, photography, fine art, or emerging technologies. It allows you to apply advanced research skills to your area of interest, exploring art, design, or cultural history. The programme equips you with knowledge, practical experience, and technical skills to pursue careers in curation, heritage, teaching, academia, journalism, creative production, and the museum and gallery sectors. You'll develop expertise in curating, project management, event organisation, and marketing, with hands-on opportunities like The Northern Art Gala — showcasing postgraduate work in leading museums and galleries across the Tees Valley. You’ll also contribute to PAD | Perspectives in Art and Design, the School’s online journal, and engage with current trends through programming, presenting, and writing for art and research events, including international conferences. This innovative programme emphasises interdisciplinary collaboration, advanced research methods, and contemporary curatorial practices, including artist-as-curator approaches and explorations of digital and post-internet contexts. Your studies will be enriched through lectures, seminars, live briefs, tutorials, and professional curatorial opportunities. Join a vibrant postgraduate community and gain the tools to excel in curating and creative programming while shaping the future of art and design practice.
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]
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 7 | No component below 5.5 for EU/International applicants |
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Channel Islands | £3750 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £3750 | Year 1 |
| England | £3750 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £3750 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £3750 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £3750 | 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]
Provider information
The Northern School of Art
University Level Campus
Church Square
Hartlepool
TS24 7EX