The MA Arts and Education Practices at Birmingham City University is designed for aspiring and experienced educators seeking to critically engage with the intersection of artistic practice, teaching, and pedagogic theory. This unique postgraduate Masters degree, situated within a School of Art, offers a vital platform for those dedicated to exploring innovative educational models and questioning established methods of art instruction. You will join a dynamic community of artists and educators, fostering a critical dialogue on how art can not only be taught but can also serve as a profound teacher itself, preparing you for impactful roles in arts education.
This full-time, on-campus Masters programme is structured over one year, immersing you in core modules such as Major Project, Research in Practice, Narratives of Art and Design Education Practices, and Global Innovations in Arts Practice Education. You will have the opportunity to select from a range of optional modules, including Contemporary Philosophy and Aesthetics, Models and Methods of Curatorial Practice, and Social Practice in the Visual Arts, allowing you to tailor your learning. You will graduate with the expertise to lead and innovate within arts education settings, equipped to develop and implement advanced pedagogical strategies.