MA Fine Art

MA Fine Art is a postgraduate (master's) course in arts, design & media at Arts University Plymouth in Plymouth, United Kingdom. It takes 1 year full time, with intakes in September (start of the academic year).

Arts University Plymouth is a public institution, ranked 119th of 130 UK universities in the Complete University Guide (UK) 2027. Read the full course description, modules and entry rules on the official course page.

Tuition for international students is £18,000 a year, about ₹22 lakh.

2027/28 full-time international MA fee

Living costs for the UK as a whole: £12,000–18,000 a year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.

Job roles

• Graphic designer
• Television/film/video producer
• Social media manager
• Multimedia specialist
• UX designer
• Photographer

Employers hiring for these roles worldwide

• WPP
• Heineken
• Disney
• Netflix
• BBC
• Adobe
• Sony
• Meta
• Google
• Universal Music Group

General entry requirements at Arts University Plymouth for master's courses. Some courses ask for more, so check the course page.

• A bachelor's degree from a recognised university equal to a UK 2:2.
• Apply directly to AUP; creative practice and experience are also considered at interview.
• A non-refundable £2,000 deposit is needed before AUP issues a CAS, and the rest of the fee is due in full at enrolment (no instalment plans).

For this course: IELTS 6.5 (6.0 in each component).

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This course starts in: September (start of the academic year).

1. 1Check the entry requirements and the deadline on the official course page.
2. 2Take IELTS, PTE or the test the university accepts, if you need one.
3. 3Prepare your documents: transcripts, statement of purpose, recommendation letters and CV.
4. 4Apply on the university's application portal and pay any application fee.
5. 5Accept your offer, meet any conditions and pay the deposit.
6. 6Apply for your student visa for the UK, then arrange accommodation.

• Valid passport
• Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets
• Degree certificate and transcripts (for MA)
• Digital portfolio of creative work
• English test score, or CBSE/CISCE Class 12 English at 75%
• Personal statement

• Creative Scholarships

  First-year undergraduate and postgraduate international entrants

  Value: Up to £2,000 off tuition

  Awarded on merit by a panel. Applicants who submit a portfolio are considered automatically and contacted if successful.

  Official page

• Pro-Vice-Chancellor's Creative Excellence Award

  First-year full-time BA (Hons)

  Value: £2,500 (two awards)

  Competitive application with a portfolio and a statement of up to 500 words.

  Official page

• Vice-Chancellor's Excellence Award

  Full-time one-year MA

  Value: £3,500

  Competitive application with a portfolio and a statement of up to 500 words, selected by a panel.

  Official page

Arts University Plymouth (AUP) is a small specialist arts university in the centre of Plymouth, on the south-west coast of England. It began as Plymouth Drawing School in 1856 and teaches practice-based courses in fine art, illustration, graphic design, fashion, textiles, film, photography and game arts. The campus also houses Fab Lab South West, Plymouth Arts Cinema and the MIRROR public gallery.

For Indian students AUP offers one flat international fee for 2027/28: £18,000 a year for BA (Hons) degrees and for one-year full-time MAs. Entry needs 60% in Class 12 for a BA or a bachelor's equal to a UK 2:2 for an MA, plus a digital portfolio. Merit scholarships of £2,000 to £3,500 are available for first-year international students.

Arts, Design & Media courses at other universities in the UK

• MA Animation ProductionArts University BournemouthFull time from September (see the course page for length) · £19,950 / year
• MA Visual Effects and Photorealistic Computer GraphicsArts University BournemouthFull time from September 2027 (see the course page for length) · £22,000 / year
• MA User Experience (UX/UI)Arts University BournemouthFull time or part time from September 2027 (subject to validation) · £19,950 / year
• MA Graphic DesignArts University BournemouthFull time from September 2027 (no September 2026 intake) · £19,950 / year
• Master of Architecture (Part 2 RIBA/ARB)Arts University Bournemouth2 years (full time) · £19,950 / year
• MA Creative WritingBath Spa University1 year (full time) · £20,350 / year

More courses at Arts University Plymouth

• BA (Hons) Game Arts & Animation3 years full time (4 with Integrated Foundation Year) · £18,000 / year
• BA (Hons) Graphic Design3 years full time (4 with Integrated Foundation Year) · £18,000 / year
• BA (Hons) Film & Screen Arts3 years full time (4 with Integrated Foundation Year) · £18,000 / year
• BA (Hons) Fashion Design3 years full time (4 with Integrated Foundation Year) · £18,000 / year
• BA (Hons) Fashion Media & Marketing3 years full time (4 with Integrated Foundation Year) · £18,000 / year
• MA Immersive Media1 year full time (2 years part time) · £18,000 / year

We researched this page on 28 Oct 2026 from the university's own pages. Fees, entry rules and intakes change every year; confirm them on the official course page before you apply. Listing a course doesn't mean Admission Mantra represents the university.

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