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PostgraduateMA

Arts

University of Derby
Derby, England
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1 yearDuration
£17,500Per Year (Intl)
£1,080Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by University of Derby, the MA Arts provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in combined and general studies. Based in Derby, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. This MA is for both photographers and fine artists and you will choose to work towards either an MA Arts (Photography) or MA Arts (Fine Art) award. It's an exciting opportunity for you to deepen your specialist skills, while working collaboratively with students from other disciplines. This programme will bring together a community of photographers and artists in a multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary environment, to explore the interface between media (both traditional and digital) in a stimulating and creatively enabling way. International tuition fees are £17,500 per year, home/UK fees are £1,080 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £18,500 within three years.

What You'll Learn

Contemporary Art Theory and Practice
Advanced Photographic Research and Practice
Fine Art Research Methodologies
Critical Studies in Visual Culture
Interdisciplinary Studio Practice
Narrative and Conceptual Development
Digital and Traditional Media Integration
Master's Research Project
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£17,500

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£17,500

Home Student Fee

£1,080

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees and funding

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Salary data is not yet available for this course.

💼 Employment Breakdown

60%Working
30%Work & Study
80%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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