MA in Contemporary Art Practice
An intensive taught master's programme in Fine Art focused on contemporary creative practice.
Best for:Best for practicing artists and graduates in Fine Art or related disciplines looking to advance their professional creative practice.
Overview
The MA in Contemporary Art Practice at the Crawford College of Art & Design is a rigorous taught master's programme designed for artists seeking to deepen their creative practice. The curriculum provides a stimulating environment for students to explore their artistic concerns through critical inquiry and practical application. Applicants are expected to engage with contemporary art discourse and demonstrate a clear vision for their work. The programme is structured to support both full-time and part-time study modes.
What you'll do
- Engage in intensive studio-based artistic practice
- Develop and articulate a personal artistic research project
- Participate in critical reviews and academic discourse
- Produce a body of work for exhibition or final assessment
- Document and contextualize creative work through written and visual media
Requirements
Degree required: Level 8 Honours Bachelor Degree in Fine Art or an associated discipline (minimum 2.2 or equivalent)
Degree offered: MA
Language: English
Instruction: English
- Demonstrated proficiency in contemporary art practice
- Ability to articulate artistic concerns in writing
- Competence in documenting creative work (visual/video)
- Capacity for critical reflection on artistic process
- Hold a Level 8 Honours degree or equivalent
- Applicants with Level 7 or pass-level Level 8 degrees may be considered via Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
- Mature applicants with significant professional experience are eligible to apply
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How to apply
Deadline: 2025-05-06 · open until filled
Submit your application through the official university portal. Ensure all required documentation, including your portfolio and written statements, is uploaded according to the specified file formats. Successful applicants will be invited to an interview in May.
- Sample of written work
- Statement on current practice and concerns
- Statement on course benefits
- Portfolio of up to 10 images
- Video samples (links)
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