Fine Art (MFA)

Ulster University · Belfast (also Derry~Londonderry / Coleraine / Birmingham / London campuses), United Kingdom

MFAEnglish90 ECTS2 yearsOn CampusPart-time

The Fine Art (MFA) programme at Ulster University (Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences) is a MFA programme delivered in English over 2 years (4 semesters) (90 ECTS (180 UK credits)). This Master programme in Fine Art covers studio practice, contemporary art theory, critical discourse, and curatorial practice. Students develop individual artistic vision through intensive studio work and critical reflection. Graduates pursue careers as professional artists, art educators, curators, and arts administrators.

Key facts

Tuition (EU / EEA students): £10,400/year
Tuition (Non-EU students): £16,000/year
Application deadlines (EU / EEA students): 2027-06-30
Application deadlines (Non-EU students): 2027-06-30
Duration: 2 years
ECTS credits: 90
Language: English
Study format: On Campus
Starts: 01 September 2027
Intake: September 2027

Application deadlines

EU / EEA students

2027-06-30

Non-EU students

2027-06-30

Programme overview

DegreeMFA
Duration2 years
ECTS90
LanguageEnglish
Study formatOn Campus
PacePart-time
CountryUnited Kingdom
FacultyFaculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

Official university

Ulster University

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What will it actually cost?

Tuition plus the legal minimum proof-of-funds for United Kingdom, over 2 years of study.

	Tuition	Living	Total
EU/EEA	£20,800	—	needs the fee
Non-EU	£32,000	—	needs the fee

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