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Falmouth University

Falmouth Cornwall , England ,United Kingdom

Fine Art MA

Join our Fine Art MA and refine your artistic practice through experimentation, innovation and applied research at the renowned Falmouth School of Art. Learn to evaluate your own process and those of others, explore essential techniques and use modern technologies in an open space of experimentation, positioning your work in a real-world context. 

You’ll graduate with the ability to effectively communicate your creative body of work, continually inform your practice through ongoing research and inquiry and maintain a sustainable approach to your artistic production and dissemination. Underpinning the theory will be the opportunity to develop active management skills and the expertise to not only identify but to foster collaborative opportunities within the art world. 

Study at Falmouth?

  • Experiment and develop your practice at an institution with more than 120 years of creative heritage, working in a vibrant studio environment 
  • Sharpen your critical voice in a community of practitioners, supported by established artists and lecturers 
  • Graduate into a network of Falmouth alumni including Tacita Dean, Hew Locke, Tim Shaw and Lynette Yiadom-Boakye 
  • Develop the confidence to effectively communicate and promote your work, creating a successful and sustainable practice 

Campus Information

Falmouth Campus

Subtropical gardens and light-flooded studios make Falmouth Campus a haven for creative practice. With a lively creative community, impressive facilities and a library packed with resources, it’s the perfect space to share and develop your skills. What's more, just a few steps from the town centre and a short stroll to the shores of Gyllyngvase beach, inspiration is never far from reach.

Intakes

  • Jan
  • Sep

Application Processing Time in Days: 30

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

Graduates from our Fine Art MA could work as:

Independent artist
Teaching 
Research assistant  
Curator 
Gallery owner 
Small start-up business  
Consultancy business  
Artist-led organisations  
Museology  
Publishing  
Technician 
Art movers 
Art restorers 
Arts administration 
You could also choose to continue your academic journey as a PhD student or researcher. 

PSW Opportunity

  • 2 Years PSW is applicable after completing a minimum duration of 9 months course (like- Undergraduate, Postgraduate Level)
  • 3 Years PSW is applicable after completing PhD level courses.

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Postgraduate taught - MA and MSc
Academic requirements

Good honours Bachelor's degree or relevant experience (APEL)

BULATS

Postgraduate - 75

Cambridge English Scale

Postgraduate - 176

Postgraduate - 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each skill

PTE Academic

Postgraduate - Pearson Academic 60 (minimum 55 in all four components)

  • Course Type: Full Time
  • Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
  • Duration: 01 Year  
  • Total Tuition Fee: 21000 GBP
    Average Cost of Living: 13632 GBP /year
    Application Fee: N/A
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