Merit
The Rhodes Scholarship
University of Oxford · Postgraduate
Full Feesscholarship value
- Available to all international students
- For postgraduate study
- Open to your course
9 monthsDuration
£43,600Per Year (Intl)
£26,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate
Course Overview
Offered by University of Oxford, the MFA (PG) Fine Art provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in creative arts and design. Based in Oxford, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 9-month full-time structure. The information provided on this page was correct at the time of publication (November 2025). For complete and up-to-date information about this course, please visit the relevant University of Oxford course page via www.graduate.ox.ac.uk/ucas. The Master of Fine Art (MFA) is an intensive one-year studio-based programme in the practice of contemporary art. It provides an outstanding artistic environment for developing your practice in the context of a postgraduate, arts research culture. A minimum ielts score of 7.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 85% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £28,000 within three years, and a 100% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
Contemporary Art Practice and Theory
Advanced Studio Practice
Critical Frameworks in Contemporary Art
Research Methods in Fine Art
Professional Practice and Artist Development
Interdisciplinary Expanded Forms
Contextual and Historical Analysis
Dissertation and Major Project
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 7.5 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£43,600
per year
Total Course Cost (9 months)£43,600
Home Student Fee
£9,790
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
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Oxford
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £23,000 | £26,000 | £30,000 |
| 3 years | £22,500 | £28,000 | £33,000 |
| 5 years | £26,000 | £35,000 | £43,000 |
Official Data
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
80%Working
10%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
80%Professional Jobs
Official Data
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