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    MSc by Research in Fine Art

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    Oxford, GBMFAIn-person9 months
    £43,730.00
    Tuition
    over 9mo
    20
    Cohort
    students
    £75.00
    App fee

    MSc by Research in Fine Art at University of Oxford is a 9-month, in-person MFA program based in Oxford, GB. Tuition is £43,730.

    About the program

    Studio-based program covering painting, sculpture, printmaking, photography, art writing, installation, video, sound, performance, and expanded forms in contemporary art. Emphasizes tutorials, seminars, group reflection, masterclasses, and preparation for a final degree show.

    Focus: coursework

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    Deadlines

    Michaelmas 2027
    Jan 11, 2027

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    optional
    Min TOEFL iBT, including the 'Home Edition' (Institution code: 0490) 110 Listening: 22 Reading: 24 Speaking: 25 Writing: 24
    IELTS
    optional
    Min IELTS Academic (Institution code: 0713) 7.5 7.0

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    24 months Graduate Route (UK)

    £21,060.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does MSc by Research in Fine Art at University of Oxford cost?
    The total estimated tuition for MSc by Research in Fine Art at University of Oxford is £43,730.
    Is MSc by Research in Fine Art at University of Oxford online or in-person?
    MSc by Research in Fine Art at University of Oxford is offered in-person.
    How long does MSc by Research in Fine Art at University of Oxford take to complete?
    MSc by Research in Fine Art at University of Oxford is structured around 9 months.
    What GPA is required for MSc by Research in Fine Art at University of Oxford?
    Per the program's published guidance: First-class or strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours
    How large is the MSc by Research in Fine Art at University of Oxford cohort?
    MSc by Research in Fine Art at University of Oxford typically enrolls around 20 students per cohort.