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Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

09-SEP-24

Key information
DATA SOURCE : IDP Connect

Qualification type

MA - Master of Arts

Subject areas

Art Painting (Art) Fine Art Visual Arts Modern Art

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

Join an internationally renowned studio-based Master’s programme with a reputation for producing artists working at the forefront of the discipline.

Our innovative teaching approach fosters creative, self-reflective and critical artists. We cultivate these values through shared practices, research, and a collaborative culture engaging with current global issues. You’ll embrace painting’s rich material and conceptual history and its potential in the 21st century.

You’ll have opportunities to understand and advance your studio practice through individual tutorials and group critiques, online group seminars, workshops, artist talks and presentations. You'll hone your ability to reflect critically on your studio work, informed by the perspectives of your peers, faculty, and invited contributors.

Our teaching staff comprises accomplished artists of international standing who work across a diverse range of media. We’ll support you in finding the right technical skills needed to communicate your ideas. We respect technical skills while emphasising clear concepts and images.

We are committed to supporting your artistic and professional practice, enabling you to forge a sustainable and engaged career in the creative economy.

Modules

AcrossRCA is a compulsory 30-credit unit which is delivered as part of all MA programmes. Situated at the core of your RCA experience, this ambitious interdisciplinary College-wide unit supports you in responding to the challenges of complex, uncertain and changing physical and digital worlds. Developed in response to student feedback, AcrossRCA creates an exciting opportunity for you to collaborate meaningfully across programmes.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£15,550

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£38,600

Entry requirements

Candidates are selected entirely on merit and applications are welcomed from all over the world. The selection process will consider creativity, imagination and innovation as demonstrated in your portfolio, as well as your potential to benefit from the programme and to achieve high MA standards overall. The application procedure focuses on searching out those candidates that are highly motivated, independent and demonstrate they have the critical skills necessary to develop and further their existing ideas. In short, those artists that – given the opportunity to join the Painting programme – would utilise their time with us to the full, and have the generosity to support their fellow students.