Program Overview
The Art and Design (Studio Practice) at Loughborough 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 (Studio Practice) 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 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 18,950 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,600 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Loughborough, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Art and Design (Studio Practice) 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
- Contextualising Practices in Art and Design
- Exploring Materials, Processes and Techniques
- Final Project: Situating and Rehearsing
- Research Methodologies: Art and Design
- Final Project
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to Upper Second Class on the UK Honour scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on the UK Honour scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
Upper second class (2:1) honours degree normally required in an art and design discipline or closely related subject.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 18,950 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,600 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 18,950 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,600 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Loughborough 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 Loughborough University
Loughborough University
Charnwood, United Kingdom
Loughborough University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Start Date 2017-10-03
- Language English
- Duration 12 months