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PostgraduateMaster of Research

Art (Theory and Philosophy)

University of the Arts London
London, England
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2 yearsDuration
£17,440Per Year (Intl)
£7,210Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in creative arts and design with the MRes Art (Theory and Philosophy) at University of the Arts London. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. MRes Art: Theory and Philosophy promotes dialogue between practitioners and theorists about art discourse today. Suited to artists and writers, this pathway explores art and the philosophy of art from a contemporary perspective, embracing major ideas and debates of the past and present. The MRes Art course is part of the Art programme. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 80% student satisfaction rating, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Contemporary Aesthetics and Philosophy
Continental Philosophy and Art Practice
Psychoanalysis and Cultural Theory
Phenomenology and Embodied Experience
Marxist Thought and Cultural Critique
Gender
Race and Visual Culture
Research Methods and Critical Writing
Dissertation in Art Theory and Philosophy
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementEntry requirements

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£17,440

per year

Total Course Cost (2 years)£34,880

Home Student Fee

£7,210

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

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Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

70%Working
5%Studying
5%Work & Study
20%Seeking Work
20%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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