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PostgraduateMLitt

Contemporary Art Practice

Glasgow School of Art
Glasgow, Scotland
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1 yearDuration
£25,900Per Year (Intl)
£10,500Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by Glasgow School of Art, the MLitt Contemporary Art Practice provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in combined and general studies. Based in Glasgow, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. The MLitt Contemporary Art Practice (formerly MLitt Fine Art Practice) is a one-year postgraduate programme designed to both challenge and support students in exploring how their artistic practices can be activated, with the goal of building sustainable careers as artists or creative practitioners beyond their time on the programme. Practical enquiry is central to the MLitt Contemporary Art Practice experience, where students engage with ideas, methods, media, themes, and contexts through the process of making and sharing artworks. This intensive, studio-based programme is driven by the eth... International tuition fees are £25,900 per year, home/UK fees are £10,500 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 90% student satisfaction rating, and a 95% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Contemporary Art Theory and Criticism
Studio Practice and Critical Making
Professional Development for Artists
Contextual and Historical Research Methods
Exhibition and Curation Practice
Artistic Collaboration and Community Engagement
Advanced Research Project
Contemporary Art in Global Contexts
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementProgramme overviewThe MLitt Contemporary Art Practice (formerly MLitt Fine Art Practice) is a one-year postgraduate programme designed to both challenge and support students in exploring how their artistic practices can be activated, with the goal of building sustainable

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£25,900

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£25,900

Home Student Fee

£10,500

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Indicative Programme Costs

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Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

60%Working
5%Studying
10%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
70%Professional Jobs
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