‘What is thinking in painting, rather than thinking about painting.’
This course can be studied full- or part-time from September or full-time from January.
Painting defines its practice through the particularities of the painted field. The making materiality of the unique object, a globally acknowledged cultural history and the dedicated and dynamic relationship of the painted object to the painter. Painting in the 21st century is vital and relevant. Contemporary painting and what it can be, do and declare is meaningful. We ask how, why and according to what means.
The MA Painting course will explore this innovative and expansive territory in depth, dedicating itself to specialist study at postgraduate level.
We encourage application from students with a broad range of qualifications and we welcome students from all educational backgrounds. We’ll take into account the knowledge and skills that you’ve developed outside the classroom as well as your previous qualifications.
You’ll usually have BA (Hons) Degree graded at 2.1 or above, or an equivalent UK or international qualification in your chosen subject or a related discipline.
Alternative Qualifications/Experience
Applicants with other than the required academic qualifications will be considered for entry if there is sufficient evidence to indicate that they have the potential to fulfil the objectives of the course of study and to achieve the standard of the final award.
Applications are also welcomed from those with other qualifications or with work experience which demonstrates appropriate knowledge and skills to study at postgraduate level.
For fees and funding options, please visit website to find out more.
We have a number of progression discounts and bursaries available to go towards paying for your studies.
The course is divided into three units:
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