Our MA Fine Art programme, delivered by dynamic, high-profile international artists, and an additional guest artist, focuses on exhibitions and professional practice.
You will develop creative inquisitiveness and prepare for the professional art world or further research at doctoral level.
All of our staff are practising artists, curators and writers, and our research-led teaching offers opportunities for you to engage with exhibition and curatorial initiatives, theoretical texts and publication projects. You will also be taught by a range of internationally acclaimed artists through our visiting artists lecture programme.
Art is an active department with events, performances, screenings and shared discussion across disciplines that create a social environment. We pride ourselves on the quality and vibrancy of our 24-hour studio community. As a student on one of our master鈥檚 courses, you will find yourself part of a vibrant postgraduate community and intellectual environment, including staff and PhD students.
You will have the opportunity to gain teaching experience, with the support of a mentor, on our undergraduate programmes.
WHAT CAREER CAN YOU HAVE?
Our programme is designed to prepare you for either a professional career or further research at doctoral level. It also provides you with the time and expertise necessary to pursue a career as an artist.
Our postgraduate teaching assistance scheme provides teaching experience and mentoring for master鈥檚 students interested in teaching, museum and gallery education. A number of our students also continue their research interests in contemporary art through PhD study.
September 2025
University of Reading
Whiteknights House,
PO Box 217,
Reading,
Wokingham,
RG6 6AH, SOUTHERN ENGLAND, England
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.