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Why select this program
This cutting-edge MA painting degree helps artists develop into thoughtful, critically engaged practitioners who address modern and emerging artistic concerns. The curriculum offers a thorough examination of painting's extensive material traditions and theoretical foundations.This program:Empowers painters to grow as reflective, analytical creators tackling contemporary and future challenges.
Delivers comprehensive study of painting's diverse material practices and intellectual heritage.
Designed to enhance your technical abilities, creative exploration, and professional opportunities in fine art painting.
Cultivates sophisticated technical skills and material experimentation within critical painting frameworks.
Prioritizes developing innovative thinking, conceptual depth, and career readiness.
Advances through hands-on research to discover original approaches to visual and theoretical problems.
Will help clarify your artistic direction within modern painting practice.
Supported by both independent and group learning, you'll advance through practical sessions, critiques and discussions designed to create adaptable, curious and engaged painting professionals connected to the creative industries.Key program highlights
Visiting speakers, industry collaborations, and optional internships offer real-world perspectives, growing professional connections and career opportunities.
Frequent exhibitions, critical reviews and peer interactions replicate professional art environments, strengthening analytical skills and presentation techniques.
Chances to showcase work both on and off campus develop creative business acumen.
A studio-based teaching approach integrates hands-on workshops, talks, discussions, and self-directed projects.
The flexible delivery method maximizes campus resources while supporting distance learning.Career opportunities
Our Career Support team assists with planning your next steps toward a successful future. Whether seeking employment, further education, or exploring your talents and goals, they offer specialized knowledge, counseling and direction.This degree enhances graduate employability by developing skills valuable across art and design fields, including:Professional Painter
Art Instructor (Primary, Secondary, Higher Education)
Exhibition CuratorDirector
Museum Instructor
Art ReviewerJournalist
Art Advisor
Public Art Manager
Arts Coordinator
Community Art Facilitator
Doctoral Studies in Fine ArtPainting
Doctoral Studies in Art HistoryCriticism
Doctoral Studies in Art Education
Supplementary qualifications (e.g. Art Therapy)
All applicants to the MA Painting programme are required to submit a portfolio as part of the application process.
Portfolios are typically comprised of 10-15 images of your strongest, most relevant work, but can also include additional media elements such as video, writing samples, documentation of exhibitions, etc.
The portfolio submission allows applicants to demonstrate their talents, creative thinking, technical skills, and artistic motivations visually.
Reviewing applicants' portfolios gives our teaching team deeper insight into prospective students' potential to positively contribute to and successfully undertake this specialised postgraduate programme.
IELTS (Academic) 6.0 (with no individual skill score below 5.5). TOEFL (IBT) Minimum Overall: 79 With no individual test score below: Listening: 17, Reading: 18, Speaking: 20, Writing: 21.