Program Overview
The Art and Design: Interdisciplinary Practices at Birmingham City University is a MA programme in Arts & Design over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of arts & design. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Art and Design: Interdisciplinary Practices programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: GBP 12,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 6,900 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Art and Design: Interdisciplinary Practices programme are prepared for diverse careers in arts & design:
- Creative Director
- Graphic / UX Designer
- Art Director
- Curator
- Visual Artist
- Media Producer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Arts Policy and Cultural Planning
- Contemporary Philosophy and Aesthetics
- Creative Publishing and Public Dissemination
- Discourses in Art and Design
- Models and Methods of Curatorial Practice
- Photography as Research
- Queer Strategies in Practice
- Small Arts Business Set-up
- Social Practice in the Visual Arts
- Technical Methods, Workshop Practice and Learning
- Well-being and Mindfulness: Context and Environment
- Preparation for Masters Practice (Extended PgCert Module)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Essential
- BA (Hons) Degree in Art and Design, Fine Art, or other Arts-based Degree course, related subject. The minimum academic qualification required is a 2:2 award. Those with equivalent prior professional or life experience will also be considered.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 12,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 6,900 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 12,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 6,900 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Birmingham City University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Birmingham City University
Birmingham City University
Birmingham, United Kingdom
Birmingham City University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Start Date September 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months