About Mphil Fine Art And Design in Sheffield Hallam University
- Undertake supervised research into an approved fine art and design topic.
- Join the vibrant research community in the Culture & Creativity Research Institute.
- Benefit from sector-leading supervision, resources and research culture.
- Contribute to the centre’s research, of which 81% was deemed world-leading or internationally excellent in the UK’s most recent Research Excellence Framework (2014).
This course allows you to explore fine art and design topics in detail while studying the techniques required for effective, innovative and efficient research. You’ll benefit from excellent facilities, ongoing support and future career opportunities – all with sector-leading levels of student satisfaction.
Live projects
We recognise that research students arrive with a diversity of skills and experience – so we provide flexible training and development opportunities, covering a range of research-related skills. These include transferable skills, research ethics & integrity (mandatory), data management and career planning. Your development needs will be identified and agreed with your supervisory team at the start of your degree and reviewed as appropriate.
Projects often involve collaboration with respected national and international organisations. Recent partners include Sheffield Museums, S1 Artspace, Site Gallery, Bishops House, The Foundling Museum, The William Morris Gallery, the V&A, Freetown Christiania and Sheffield Hospitals Trust.
Networking opportunities
You’ll be part of the university's community of researchers, with opportunities to attend or contribute to a range of disciplines, college and university-wide presentations, training sessions and conferences.
Future careers
This course prepares you for a career in
- design
- fine art practice
- curation
- design management
- making or manufacturing
- company-employed design
- independent design practice
- education
- retail/marketing
- design research
- art research
- academia
Previous graduates of this course have gone on to become professional practitioners, to work for international design companies and consultancies, and to gain PhD scholarships.
All of our courses require different levels of qualifications for entry and the details provided below are for guidance only.
Postgraduate research programmes
The following qualifications will be considered for entry on to postgraduate research programmes (MPhil/PhD)
- masters degree from a recognised university
In most cases, students are required to submit a full application for PhD study, including a formal research proposal.
You can find further information on all our undergraduate and postgraduate courses on our online prospectus
English Language entry requirements are listed in the entry requirements section of the online prospectus. The information provided below is intended to help you understand the different English Language qualifications we will accept.
Courses at NQF Level 6 and above (includes BA, BSc, MA, MSc, MPhil, PhD)
We consider the following English language qualifications for courses at degree level (NQF Level 6) or above requiring
an IELTS for UKVI* 6.0 or equivalent entry requirement (*IELTS may be accepted if you do not require a Tier 4 student visa)
IELTS for UKVI*
- IELTS for UKVI* 6.5
- Listening: minimum level 5.5
- Speaking: minimum level 5.5
- Reading: minimum level 5.5
- Writing: minimum level 5.5
TOEFL
- Internet based 90
- Listening: minimum level 17
- Speaking: minimum level 20
- Reading: minimum level 18
- Writing: minimum level 17
Pearson
- PTE 60
- Listening: minimum level 51
- Speaking: minimum level 51
- Reading: minimum level 51
- Writing: minimum level 51
Sheffield Hallam University Highlights
Institution Type |
Public |
Student Population |
60,000 |
FAFSA Code |
N/A |
Application Cost |
UCAS application fee is 20 -26 GBP while the direct application is free |
Accreditation |
Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and the Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management, and others |
Accommodation |
Available |
Financial aid |
Scholarships, loans, discounts |
Sheffield Hallam University The Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
Program |
Fees (GBP) |
International Foundation Program |
10,250 - 12,310 |
Placement year |
1,200 |
Undergraduate |
13,650 |
Postgraduate taught |
13,900 – 15,500 |
MBA |
15,965 |
PGCEs |
13,905 |
Fees |
Undergraduate (GBP) |
Postgraduate (GBP) |
Tuition Fees |
13,650 |
13,900 – 15,965 |
Placement |
1,200 |
1,200 |
Accommodation |
3,740 to 6,292 |
3,740 to 6,292 |
*the costs are estimated and may vary.