Course Overview
Offered by Newcastle University, the MFA (PG) Fine Art provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in creative arts and design. Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 2-year full-time structure. Newcastle University's Master of Fine Arts is a two-year full-time studio-based course. It's designed for fine art graduates and those with other backgrounds to progress their position as practitioners in the contemporary art world. It also offers a solid grounding for those hoping to progress to PhD degree study. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 83% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £19,500 within three years, a 97% continuation rate, and 78% of graduates in employment or further study.
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Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| Postgraduate Requirement | Entry requirements The entrance requirements below apply to 2026 entry. Academic entry requirementsA 2.2 honours degree in fine art, or international equivalent, plus a portfolio of recent art work.Applicants who hold non-standard qualifications and/or have other relevant experience will be considered on an individual basis.After consideration of your portfolio and your application, you may be invited to attend an interview - in-person or an online interview for those applicants outside of the U |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£26,500
per year
Home Student Fee
£11,400
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — Newcastle University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £19,000 | £22,000 | £26,500 |
| 3 years | £14,500 | £19,500 | £26,000 |
| 5 years | £20,500 | £26,500 | £32,500 |
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH25). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
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