Program Overview
The Fine Art at De Montfort 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 Fine Art 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 12,200 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 4,750 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Leicester, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Fine Art programme are prepared for diverse careers in arts & design:
- Creative Director
- Graphic / UX Designer
- Art Director
- Curator
- Visual Artist
- Media Producer
Program Curriculum
Block 1: Investigation and Exploration 1
Studio teaching is structured by broad themes that introduce students to the skills and knowledge required to engage with global contemporary art practice. Each theme will be introduced to the you in an introductory lecture and you will have the option to work under a specific theme during this block of teaching. Module themes are Memory and Place, Material and Meaning, Multiculturalism and Identity, and Reimagining.
Within each of these themes you will be introduced to various processes both traditional and contemporary that will allow you to explore working through different media. These processes include but are not limited to: Printmaking, Painting, Drawing, Digital and Analogue Media (DAM), Construction (Metalwork, Plaster, Woodwork, 3D printing), and Performance.
Knowledge of these processes will give you the agility necessary for both a specialist focus and interdisciplinary working that engagement with the contemporary art world requires.
You will engage with studio workshop teaching, tutorials and crits, both 1:1 and group, and will keep a developmental and contextual journal in the form of a Blog. You will also participate in a weekly observational drawing workshop and a weekly art history lecture and seminar.
Assessment: 50% practical, 25% drawing and 25% research summary.
Block 2: Investigation and Exploration 2
Studio teaching is structured by broad themes that introduce students to the skills and knowledge required to engage with global contemporary art practice. Each theme will be introduced to the you in an introductory lecture and you will have the option to work under a specific theme during this block of teaching. Module themes are Memory and Place, Material and Meaning, Multiculturalism and Identity, and Reimagining.
Within each of these themes you will be introduced to various processes both traditional and contemporary that will allow you to explore working through different media. These processes include but are not limited to: Printmaking, Painting, Drawing, Digital and Analogue Media (DAM), Construction (Metalwork, Plaster, Woodwork, 3D printing), and Performance.
Knowledge of these processes will give you the agility necessary for both a specialist focus and interdisciplinary working that engagement with the contemporary art world requires.
You will engage with studio workshop teaching, tutorials and crits, both 1:1 and group, and will keep a developmental and contextual journal in the form of a Blog. You will also participate in a weekly observational drawing workshop and a weekly art history lecture and seminar.
Assessment: 50% practical, 25% drawing and 25% research summary.
Block 3: Development and Consolidation 1
Assessment: 50% practical, 25% negotiated project and 25% research summary.
Block 4: Development and Consolidation 2
Assessment: 50% practical, 25% negotiated project and 25% research summary.
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 Lower 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).
You should have the equivalent or above of a 2:2 or above UK bachelor\xc2\x92s honours degree in Fine Art or a related subject. If you have other professional qualifications or industry experience we will consider your application on an individual basis.
Portfolio
You must supply evidence of recent work in the form of a digital/portfolio together with a statement about past and proposed work. UK applicants should refer to the Fine Art portfolio advice for full details. Overseas applicants should visit theSchool of Arts portfolio advice for international students page for further information on how to submit their portfolio.
International Students
If English is not your first language an IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalent when you start the course is essential. English Language tuition, delivered by our British Council accreditedCentre for English Language Learning, is available both before and throughout the course if you need it.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 12,200 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 4,750 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 12,200 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 4,750 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact De Montfort 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 De Montfort University
De Montfort University
Leicester, England
De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) is a public university in the city of Leicester, England. It was established in accordance with the Further and Higher Education Act in 1992 as a degree...
University Profile- Start Date the 2025
- Language English
- Duration 12 months