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De Montfort University · Postgraduate
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1 yearDuration
£16,800Per Year (Intl)
£10,000Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate
Course Overview
Offered by De Montfort University, the MA Contemporary Art Practice provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in combined and general studies. Based in Leicester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. The Contemporary Art Practice MA is designed to prepare you for continuous artistic, professional and academic development. We will support you to develop research methods and personal goals tailored to your creative practice and professional ambitions. You’ll be introduced to emerging trends in contemporary practice including presentation, installation, curatorial and representational issues, and learn how to develop research methods to inform your creative decisions. International tuition fees are £16,800 per year, home/UK fees are £10,000 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 87% student satisfaction rating, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Contemporary Art Theory and Criticism
Research Methods in Creative Practice
Installation and Spatial Practice
Curatorial Studies and Exhibition Practice
Digital Media and Emerging Technologies
Professional Practice and Artist Development
Critical Discourse in Global Contemporary Art
Major Project and Professional Exhibition
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| Postgraduate Requirement | 2:2 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£16,800
per year
Total Course Cost (1 years)£16,800
Home Student Fee
£10,000
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
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💼 Employment Breakdown
65%Working
10%Studying
10%Seeking Work
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