Fine Art MFA
University College London (UCL) · London, United Kingdom
About this programme
Hone your practice in painting, sculpture or fine art media while learning to reflect on your work through a critical studies component. The Fine Art MFA is an 18-month course enabling you to develop your potential as an artist or researcher, while expanding your critical awareness in a wider cultural and social context. Taught at the world-renowned Slade School of Fine Art at
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Field
- Arts
- Tuition
- £39,200 / year
- English
- IELTS 6.5
- Intake
- September
Entry requirements
MFA applicants should normally be of graduate standing with evidence of a high level of achievement in the chosen studio discipline also being required. Exceptionally, an applicant may be considered whose previous education and professional experience are deemed by UCL to be equivalent to graduate level.
Visa
- Visa required
- Student visa
- Application fee
- GBP 558
- Proof of funds
- GBP 1,171/mo
- Processing time
- 3–8 weeks
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all — confirm your own case on the official visa page.
Scholarships available (6)
- Chevening ScholarshipFully funded · Deadline November (annually)
- Commonwealth ScholarshipFully funded
- UCL Global Excellence ScholarshipsPartial funding · Deadline March-April each year
- Charles Wallace Burma Trust Academic GrantsPartial funding · Check official website
- Charles Wallace India Trust ScholarshipsPartial funding
- Gordon Memorial College Trust Fund GrantsPartial funding · Deadline 2026 round closed. Check official website for future rounds