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PostgraduateMA

Fine Art (Painting)

Bath Spa University
Bath, England
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1 yearDuration
£19,520Per Year (Intl)
£10,465Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in combined and general studies with the MA Fine Art (Painting) at Bath Spa University. Based in Bath, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Develop your practice in contemporary painting on this specialist MA Course. - Expand your skills, knowledge and confidence through research, experimentation and independent inquiry. - Work in permanent studio spaces with excellent workshop facilities and exceptional academic and technical support in painting. - Learn from practising artists and curators through our acclaimed program of visiting speakers. International tuition fees are £19,520 per year, home/UK fees are £10,465 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 81% student satisfaction rating, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Contemporary Painting Practice and Theory
Advanced Painting Materials and Techniques
Research Methods in Fine Art
Professional Development and Exhibition Practice
Independent Studio Practice
Critical Contexts in Contemporary Art
Painting Conservation and Technical Knowledge
Dissertation in Fine Art
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementEntry requirements Entry requirements for our postgraduate courses vary. We're generally looking for a good honours degree or equivalent. Some courses also require an interview or the submission of a portfolio of work. Please

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£19,520

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£19,520

Home Student Fee

£10,465

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Student Annual tuition fee UK full time £10,465 UK part time £5,233 International full time £19,520

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Salary data is not yet available for this course.

💼 Employment Breakdown

80%Working
5%Studying
10%Work & Study
3%Seeking Work
75%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH23-01-02 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

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Postgraduate Alumni Scholarship

Bath Spa University · Postgraduate

£2,000scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For postgraduate study
  • Open to your course
Competitive

The International Travel Fund

Bath Spa University · Postgraduate

£650scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
Competitive

The Porthleven Prize

Bath Spa University · Postgraduate

  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
Competitive

Turing Scheme Global Placement

Bath Spa University · Postgraduate

  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
Competitive

Explore It! Launch It! Grow It!

Bath Spa University · Postgraduate

£5,000scholarship value
  • Open to your course
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About Bath Spa University

Bath Spa University offers Fine Art (Painting) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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