MA Fine Art (Professional Placement)

Embark on a transformative journey with our MA Fine Art program, where contemporary practice is considered in relation to art histories, philosophies, theory, and the global. Based in the vibrant city of Birmingham, MA Fine Art brings together a diverse community of international creative visual thinkers and makers with the aim of cultivating innovative, imaginative, and self-reflexive approaches to making contemporary art. Our course encourages a plurality of visions based on individual, proposal-led study, whilst encouraging a range of media exploration. From drawing, painting and print, to sculpture, digital media and performance, our program allows you to experiment with a variety of artistic techniques and develop your unique voice through analogue and digital processes. Whilst on the postgraduate program you will explore relevant themes & develop professional strategies, delving into the material, political, cultural, and theoretical factors shaping contemporary fine art. You'll gain hands-on experience in professional production, advanced research methods, contextual understanding and effective dissemination of your work. You will build connections and expand your horizons by immersing yourself in a creative learning environment that nurtures collaboration within the art discipline and beyond. You will be encouraged to engage with the exciting Birmingham art scene and connect with wider art ecologies, preparing you for a confident future in the creative industries. Professional Placement option This course offers an optional professional placement. This allows you to spend 20 weeks with an employer, following completion of your taught modules, and is a great way to enhance your employability. The experience you gain through your placement will allow you to evidence your professional skills, attitudes and behaviours at the point of entry to the postgraduate job market. If you choose the placement option, you will be responsible for finding and securing a suitable placement to complement your chosen area of study. You will be able to draw on the University’s extensive network of local, regional and national employers, and the support of our Careers teams. If you do not secure a suitable placement, you will automatically be transferred back to the standard, non-placement version of the course.

Applicants are normally expected to have a minimum of a 2:2 honours degree, or equivalent, in Fine Art, Art and Design, or another Arts-based subject.We also welcome applications from individuals who may not satisfy the normal entry requirements, but have equivalent professional or life experience.