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

Slade Open Studios 2018

Come and see the Slade at work at our Open Studios on Wednesday 12 December from 10am - 4pm. No booking necessary.

Booking now open for spring short courses

Booking is now open for our spring evening and Saturday short courses in drawing and painting. Courses start in January. See www.ucl.ac.uk/slade/shortcourses.

Applications for Slade MA/MFA Fine Art 2018/19 Open

Applications for the Slade MA and MFA Fine Art programmes 2019/20 are now open! See our website for details on portfolios and interviews http://www.ucl.ac.uk/slade/degrees/ma-mfa#admissions.

Emma Hart: Banger - Fruitmarket Gallery

Emma Hart: Banger is showing at the Fruitmarket Gallery, 45 Market Street, Edinburgh EH1 1DF, from 27 October 2018 - 3 February 2019. See www.fruitmarket.co.uk.

Redress - UCL Art Museum

Sophie Bouvier Auslander, Katherine Forster, Seungwon Jung, Zeinab Saleh and Naomi Siderfin are showing in Redress, at UCL Museum, South Cloisters, Wilkins Building, Gower Street, WC1E 6BT, from 25 September - 14 December 2018.