At the Slade School of Fine Art we approach the practice of contemporary art and the history and theories that inform it in an experimental, research-oriented and imaginative way. An art school with a world leading reputation, the Slade makes a significant contribution to the field of contemporary art both nationally and internationally.

The Slade has a lively and dynamic studio-led research culture. All studio staff are practising artists with significant exhibition profiles, actively involved in research as well as teaching. >>>

Degrees

For undergraduates we offer a three-year BFA and four-year BA. At graduate level we have an MA and MFA, as well as MPhil/PhD. We welcome international students and also offer our undergraduates the opportunity to study abroad.

Research

We are a world leading university department for research in Fine Art. All studio staff are practising artists and actively involved in research as well as teaching.

People

Our staff and students are lively and engaged with a wide range of initiatives nationally and internationally, and you may have heard of a number of our alumni.

News

Events

Slade students and staff initiate and engage in a wide range of events.

Short Courses

Booking is now open for our Summer School and unique Summer Foundation. Our Short Courses run from October to March and we also run courses at Easter.

About

The Slade's foundation in 1871 was the result of a bequest from Felix Slade who envisaged a school where fine art would be studied within a liberal arts university.

News From Slade

Job Vacancy - School Manager (Maternity Cover)

We’re currently looking for a Grade 8 maternity leave cover in the Slade School of Fine Art for a period from 24 February to 31 March 2021.

Guardian University Guide 2019

The Slade School of Fine Art is top of the Guardian University Guide 2019 for Art. See: www.theguardian.com.

Booking open for Summer School Foundation 2020

Booking is now open for our Summer School Foundation Course. There is an early bird discount if you book before 29 February 2020. Further details on our Summer School Foundation page.

New Contemporaries 2019

MA/MFA/PhD Degree Show

Kim Harvey

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