Fine Art MA

Lancaster University

Why Lancaster?

Immerse yourself in the North West’s world-class cultural networks including leading organisations and festivals

Gain valuable insights and direction about your work from our expert team of practising artists

Tailor your own residency at places such as Brantwood, Eden Project North, Liverpool Biennial, Open Eye Gallery and Abandon Normal Devices

Enjoy your own studio space with access to well-equipped workshop facilities and expert technical support

Launch your career in art practice by making professional contacts and developing key transferable skills

Want to develop an understanding of fine art through your own lens? Our programme gives you the opportunity to re-evaluate and develop your practice while working with internationally acclaimed artists.

Residency, studio practice and theory

You’ll have the opportunity to develop your research for your own art practice through a specialised residency at a professional organisation. Choose from galleries, festivals, archives or sites in line with your interests. If your work relates to history and nature, for example, you could study the collections at Brantwood (Ruskin Museum). During your residency, you’ll develop a body of artwork in preparation for your final major project.

At Lancaster, you’ll also have access to your own studio space 24/7. You’ll be encouraged to underpin the practical side with theory through reading group sessions, discussions and visiting artist talks. Want to continue working while studying? Consider our part-time option.

Tailored to suit you

As well as the residency, you’ll study some core modules and one optional module in line with your interests and expertise. From drawing and painting to new media and installation, we have a wide range of experts to mentor you. They also cover a diverse selection of subject areas. For example, you could focus on art in relation to the environment and climate change or mobilities and migration.

To add even greater breadth, you’ll have access to modules run by other departments across the University such as sociology, film and creative writing.