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MA Public Art and Performative Practices

LMLondon Metropolitan University · London

The Public Art and Performative Practices MA is designed for artists, curators, and facilitators who wish to explore the evolving relationship between art and public engagement. This course prepares students to meet the …

Tuition
£11,000/yr
Duration
1 year
Intakes
Sep
English
IELTS 6.0

Information from londonmet.ac.uk, updated 12 July 2026About this information

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Course Overview

The Public Art and Performative Practices MA is designed for artists, curators, and facilitators who wish to explore the evolving relationship between art and public engagement. This course prepares students to meet the growing demand for immersive, performative, and interactive work in the contemporary art sector. By blending theoretical inquiry with practical industry-focused projects, the programme encourages students to develop their own creative practice while gaining essential skills in fundraising, commissioning, and project management. Students benefit from the institution's strong connections with national and international art organisations, including Tate Modern and the City of London Corporation. Based in the heart of London, the course offers a vibrant environment for interdisciplinary experimentation. Whether you are a visual artist, performer, or digital creator, this MA provides the rigour and professional insight needed to thrive in the public art world. The programme is supported by expert tutors who are active industry professionals, ensuring that your learning remains relevant to current global art trends and institutional practices.

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Fees & Scholarships

Tuition (international)
£24,500/yr
Deposit to secure offer
£2,000 (deducted from tuition)
Estimated living costs (Manchester)
£12,000–£14,500/yr

Scholarships available

Global Excellence Scholarship — £5,000 tuition reduction, automatic consideration for applicants with first-class equivalent grades. South Asia & Africa Merit Award — £3,000, essay-based, deadline 31 May.

Course Structure & Modules

Year

Professional Focus 1: Public Art, Funding and Commissioning20 Credits
Professional Focus 2: Project Managing Public Art20 Credits
Public Art Project60 Credits
Public Art: Creating and Curating40 Credits
Public Art: Research for Practice40 Credits

Career outcomes

Graduates move into roles across analytics, engineering and strategy. Recent graduate employers span major national employers, consultancies and fast-growing regional startups. The course draws on strong industry ties and a dedicated careers service running sector-specific recruitment fairs.

94%
Employed or further study, 15mo
£38k
Median starting salary
120+
Industry project partners

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As a full-time student you'll apply for a Student visa covering the full course length. After graduating, most of our destinations offer a post-study work route allowing you to live and work with no sponsorship needed for a fixed period — often opening a path toward a skilled worker visa and eventual settlement. Full details on our United Kingdom guide →

Campus Locations

London

About this information

Last updated
12 July 2026

Course information on this page was last updated from the London Metropolitan University website available at londonmet.ac.uk on 12 July 2026. NELO is not affiliated with or in partnership with London Metropolitan University; we display course information the institution has published publicly. Fees, entry requirements, dates and other information is subject to change; for the latest details and for admissions, please contact the institution directly.

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