Professional Practice, Artist Practitioner MA

This is a highly flexible online Distance Education MA designed for professional artists and practitioners. The course has been developed especially to allow you to continue working, integrating your professional practice and expertise with academic learning. The programme allows the individual practitioner to focus specifically on their chosen area, for example Participatory Arts, Performance, or Music Production.

Why study MA Professional Practice, Artistic Practitioner at Middlesex University?

Building on the success of our MA Professional Practice Dance Technique Pedagogy, the first programme of its kind in the country, this unique MA combines critical reflection and individual practice at one of the UK’s top universities for creative industries practice and research.

We accept the equivalent of the below qualifications from a recognised overseas qualification:

You do not need a degree or professional qualifications to be considered for this course but should have equivalent professional experience

Applicant should be currently or recently engaged in professional level artistic practice.

Further requirements

We also offer a week-long Dance and Writing Professional Practice: Summer Intensive, which supports potential students in bridging practice and academic writing skills.

To find out more about the qualifications we accept from your country please visit the relevant support in your country page. If you are unsure about the suitability of your qualifications or would like help with your application, please contact your nearest regional office for support.

Academic credit for previous study or experience

If you have relevant qualifications or work experience, academic credit may be awarded towards your Middlesex University programme of study. For further information please visit our Accreditation of Prior Learning page.

Visas and immigration

You will not need a visa to study in the UK if you are a citizen of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway or Switzerland. If you are a national of any other country you may need a visa to study in the UK. Please see our visas and immigration page for further information.

English language requirements for international students

You must have competence in English language to study with us. The most commonly accepted evidence of English language ability is IELTS 6.5 (with minimum 6.0 in all four components). Visit our English language requirements page for a full list of accepted tests and qualifications.

What will you study on the MA Professional Practice, Artistic Practitioner?

This MA programme is rooted in reflective practice – the course enables you to use your existing skills and knowledge, and find ways to explore your current practice.

The course is divided into three modules with flexibility to pay per module and complete each phase in a time frame that works with and around your professional commitments and individual ambitions.