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PostgraduateMA

Painting

Arts University Bournemouth
Poole, England
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1 yearDuration
£19,975Per Year (Intl)
£9,000Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by Arts University Bournemouth, the MA Painting provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in combined and general studies. Based in Poole, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. MA Painting Painting defines its practice through the particularities of the painted field. The making materiality of the unique object, a globally acknowledged cultural history and the dedicated and dynamic relationship of the painted object to the painter. Painting in the 21st century is vital and relevant. International tuition fees are £19,975 per year, home/UK fees are £9,000 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 97% student satisfaction rating, and 73% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Contemporary Painting Practice and Discourse
Advanced Painting Techniques and Materiality
History and Theory of Modern Painting
Critical Analysis of 21st Century Painting
Research Methods in Fine Art
Studio Practice and Professional Development
Painting and Cultural Context
Dissertation in Painting
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£19,975

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£19,975

Home Student Fee

£9,000

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

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Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

63%Working
10%Studying
15%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
35%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

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