Program Overview

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MPhil Fine Art and Design

Course summary

The MPhil Fine Art and Design is a research-based program that allows students to critically investigate and evaluate an approved topic and demonstrate an understanding of suitable research methods. The program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills to become effective researchers in fine art, design, or film & media production.

How you learn

Students will work with a supervisory team with expertise in their research area to define and plan their research project, agree associated training requirements, and provide direction while supporting them to develop as researchers. Students will also participate in researcher development training events, present their research at conferences and seminars, and engage in lively debate and discussion with their peers.

Future careers

An MPhil in fine art and design can help prepare students for careers in design, fine art practice, curation, design management, making or manufacturing, company-employed design, independent design practice, education, retail/marketing, design research, art research, and academia.

Equipment and facilities

The university has exceptional fine art, design, and media practice facilities, equipment, and technical support. Research students have access to studio and exhibition space at S1 Artspace. Two libraries provide 24-hour access, and a dedicated library research support team offer expert advice and training on all aspects of information and publishing.

Where will I study?

Students will study at City Campus through a structured mix of lectures, seminars, and practical sessions, as well as access to digital and online resources to support their learning.

Entry requirements

All students must submit a completed postgraduate application form, including a 1500-word research proposal. International students must also demonstrate English language proficiency.

Fees and funding

The tuition fee for UK postgraduate research students will be aligned to the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) fees. An additional bench fee may also be charged for this course, depending on the nature of the project and requirements for specialist facilities. International students will pay £9,300 per year.

Additional course costs

Students may incur additional costs for materials, equipment, and travel related to their research project.

Legal information

Any offer of a place to study is subject to the University's Terms and Conditions and Student Regulations.

Research areas

The Art, Design and Media Research Centre hosts stimulating seminar series featuring established academics and practitioners in the field. Research areas include health and wellbeing, physical and digital making, and social and political challenges.

Applied learning

Students will have opportunities to interact with academics and specialists in their field, present their work in professional academic settings, and engage with different audiences through live projects and exhibitions.

Networking opportunities

Students will be part of a dynamic community of postgraduate researchers and have opportunities to share their work at SHU and beyond.

Doctoral student loans

Up to £25,700 is available to help students while they study a postgraduate doctoral course.

Why choose us?

Sheffield Hallam University is rated Gold in the 2023 Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) for the outstanding quality of its teaching and graduate outcomes. The university is also top 10 for research impact in creative innovation and professional practice (REF 2021).