Postgraduate
How to Apply
Continue your creative journey
Our MA programmes attract a wide range of artists, designers, craft and media practitioners, educators, critics and entrepreneurs, all of whom are seeking a critical space in which to interrogate and push the boundaries of their specialist interests and working practices.
<p>Join our active, cross-disciplinary community of makers and thinkers. And refine your practice in a space that fosters experimentation and reflective engagement with issues that are shaping the world we hold in common.</p>
<p><strong>Applications for our range of <a href="https://www.aup.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate">postgraduate courses</a> are open via the 'Apply Now' button on each course page</strong>.<br /></p>
<p>More information on the Postgraduate Centre can be found <a href="https://www.aup.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/the-postgraduate-centre">here</a>, and you can also attend an online or in-person <a href="https://www.aup.ac.uk/open-days">Open Day</a> to find out more.</p>
'From Water' by Mary Trapp, MA Fine Art
<p>The strength of your creative practice and other forms of experience will be taken into account at the interview stage. Applicants are normally expected to have an <strong>undergraduate degree at 2:2 or above</strong>, however, we encourage you to <strong>start a conversation with us even if you have not met the standard entry requirements.</strong></p>
<p>You can apply for the course you are interested in studying by clicking on the Apply Now button on the specific <a href="https://www.aup.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate">course you want to apply for</a>. <strong>The best deadline to submit your MA application by is 1 July</strong>, however please be reassured that we can take late applications until the start of the course if places are still available.</p>
<p>As part of the application, you will be asked to provide <strong>digital images</strong> of your work, and to submit a short <strong>Personal Statement and Project Proposal</strong> (300 words max). This statement is a chance to tell us what you want to do on your chosen MA. It might include details of the techniques or themes that you want to investigate, the creative practitioners, and reading that inspires you, and your longer-term professional and creative goals. The Personal Statement and Project Proposal is important because it helps us to begin a dialogue about how we can best support your distinctive and individual creative voice.<br /></p>
<p>If you meet the entrance requirements, we will get in touch to request your portfolio within ten working days. If you would like to ask any questions about the course, portfolios, or the application process, you can contact our admissions team at <a href="mailto:postgraduate@aup.ac.uk">postgraduate@aup.ac.uk</a></p>
| Trimester | All MA programmes | Module description | Credits | Mode of study (FT: full-time / PT: part-time) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trimester 1 | Unit 701 | Development of creative work and research-based approach to critical, theoretical and historical context of practice. Outcome: Presentation of Practice and Critical Reflection | 60 | FT: Late September to December |
| Trimester 2 | Unit 702 | Opportunity to explore multiple areas of contemporary art, design and media practice through Research Intensives to form a research proposal for 703. Outcome: Body of Work and Project Proposal | 60 | FT: January to April PT: Easter of year one to December of year two |
| Trimester 3 | Unit 703 | Development of a body of work or professional project with specified external partner, site or collaborator. Final written essay. Outcome: MA exhibition or presentation | 60 | FT: April to July PT: January of year two to July of year two |
<p>Arts University Plymouth graduates applying for 2024/25 are offered a discount of <strong>15% on Masters course fees</strong>, regardless of when you studied with us previously. The discount applies if you studied on one of our pre-degree, foundation or undergraduate programmes. <br /></p>
<p>Our terms and conditions for Higher Education students – which set out the basis of the agreement between us when you accept a place with us – can be downloaded <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cYmt1kKYycTSVq7bpXZEEJeZ9TKImp1Mp5VPfiDhMzo/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>. These make reference to our <a href="https://aup.lon1.digitaloceanspaces.com/production/files/Registry/Arts-University-Plymouth-Academic-Regulations-2025-26.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Academic Regulations</a> and our Code of Conduct for students. The Code of Conduct is specified in our HE Student Handbook which can be viewed <a href="https://sites.google.com/aup.ac.uk/studenthandbook/home" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>. </p>
<p>If you require copies of any of the documentation referenced within the Regulations please contact our Registry team on <a href="mailto:registry@aup.ac.uk">registry@aup.ac.uk</a>.<br /></p>
