The MA Fine Art at the University of Reading is designed for ambitious artists seeking to deepen their critical understanding and expand their creative practice within a supportive, research-intensive environment. You will explore the complex theoretical concerns surrounding the production, exhibition, and reflection of contemporary artwork, building on your existing expertise. This postgraduate degree offers a unique opportunity to develop an informed, individual approach to art practice, engaging with current developments in the field and preparing you for a professional career or further doctoral study.
This full-time, on-campus Masters programme, studied over one year, will see you engage in critical art practice and undertake an extended independent Art Dissertation. You will build crucial skills in investigation, analysis, and organisation, critically reflecting on the relationship between your practice and contemporary art discourses. Throughout your studies, you will work alongside internationally recognised artists and benefit from a vibrant postgraduate community. You will graduate with a refined artistic voice and the professional readiness to exhibit your work and contribute meaningfully to the contemporary art world.