Bath Spa University
School of Art and Design
Sion Hill
Bath, BA1 5SF
Bath Spa University’s School of Art and Design is one of the leading art and design schools in the UK. Originally established in 1852, its distinctive identity attracts high achieving students, who benefit from excellent teaching and state-of-the-art facilities.
Based in a world heritage city, and in the dynamic art and design economy of the southwest of England, it’s a beautiful place to learn. Through inspirational teaching and research, and connected to a network of international partners, students become socially engaged global citizens.
Master’s programmes
Applications are open for entry to our postgraduate master’s degrees starting in September 2016:
–MA Curatorial Practice
–MA Design: Ceramics
–MA Design: Fashion and Textiles
–MA Fashion Portfolio
–MA Fine Art
–MA Visual Communication
Courses are delivered by leading specialists in their fields, and in excellent teaching and workshop facilities. Offered in one-year full-time, or two-year part-time formats, all our courses have close links to their respective professional sectors.
In each discipline we encourage depth of subject understanding, yet a multidisciplinary approach, and the range of exceptional equipment and workshops in wood, metal, ceramics, textiles, print, photography, plastic, casting, paint, fashion and digital technologies support this experience.
More information can be found at:
artdesign.bathspa.ac.uk
Suitability and entry requirements
The normal entry requirements are a good honours degree in a relevant art, design humanities or social sciences subject, generally with a 2:1 or 1st class degree or an equivalent qualification in an appropriate discipline.
We welcome applications from mature students, or students who have not pursued a recent undergraduate course but whose professional or personal experience is relevant for the chosen course. These applications are considered on an individual basis.
Funding opportunities
–Postgraduate Loans are available for the first time in 2016, and if you are resident in the UK or EU you are able to borrow up to 10,000 GBP to cover tuition fees and any other study or living costs.
–Postgraduate Alumni Scholarships are available to all graduates of Bath Spa University, or one of its predecessor colleges, who are eligible for a 1,200 GBP fee reduction to their postgraduate course fees if they start a master’s degree in 2016.
–A range of International Scholarships are available for full-fee paying international students studying on-campus.
Further information on all funding opportunities can be found at www.bathspa.ac.uk
International students
International and EU students are required to have a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 overall with 6.0 in reading and writing and a minimum of 5.5 in speaking and listening or equivalent. The University also provides support in developing English language to assist students in their study.
Visit www.bathspa.ac.uk for further information.
Applications
Application forms are available on the website, and to find out more, or to apply, visit www.bathspa.ac.uk
