MFA Art & Humanities - Why Study?

Why study MFA Art & Humanities?

• Students are taught by staff in two faculties, art at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design and the school of Humanities.  DJCAD is ranked top in Scotland for research in Art & Design, and one of the top 3 in the UK. Research in the Humanities is also in the ‘internationally leading’ and ‘excellent’ categories, as is the teaching quality.
• Interdisciplinary research projects shared between staff in art and design and humanities are examples of research-led teaching at its most effective, offering students outstanding potential to learn from leading researchers.
• Individual attention, one-to-one tutorials, and supportive small group seminars provide an encouraging and stimulating environment for personal achievement.
• Excellent facilities, libraries and studio spaces allow each day to become a rewarding step in learning.
• International networks of artists, scholars and professionals brings a global perspective to learning in Scotland in world-class university education.

Careers

Graduates of this course will find that their options are increased from having acquired several methods of research and learning. Two distinctive skill sets and areas of knowledge provide a real advantage in the employment market.

Careers for prospective graduates may include teaching, publishing, arts administration, community arts, curation, journalism and criticism, and professional art practices which are enhanced by academic challenge.