Bath Spa University, MA, Fine Art

MA Fine Art is a studio based programme dealing with the whole range of Fine Art, from painting and sculpture to video and live art, each supported by excellent facilities and taught by nationally and internationally practicing artists and including discussion of artists’ practice, exhibiting and curating.

Why study Fine Art?

The MA Fine Art course focuses on the artist, their own advanced practice and notions of expertise. It has been organised in conjunction with the Artist Teachers Scheme (itself organised by the National Society for Education in Art and Design with support from the Arts Council) through which specialist art teachers prepare for Master's level study.

Frequently asked questions
Q: Who should apply?

A: Recent art graduates or mature students who are keen to develop their own work and deepen their understanding of contemporary art and the context in which artists work.

Q: What resources are available to us?

A: Full-time students have studio spaces and all students have access to the relevant well-equipped workshops and excellent technical support including paint, metal, wood, casting, photography, printmaking, digital imaging, video, and the specialist Art and Design library at Sion Hill.

Q: What is the dissertation requirement?

A: The dissertation stage (Master’s) of the degree takes the form of an exhibition of work accompanied by a written statement. The programme also includes one written essay for the Research Methods component at the start of the programme and a verbal presentation with visual material (Pg Dip).

Q: How many days a week is the course?

A: There is one key day each week when all students, full-time and part-time, attend together for lectures, critiques of work and seminars. Tutorials and other teaching can be on other days. The study week is 40 hours full-time and 20 hours part-time.