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.

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 Alumni

The Dante Project - Royal Opera House

Tacita Dean has designed the set for The Dante Project at the Royal Opera House from 14 - 30 October 2021. See the Royal Opera House website for details.

Testing Ground

As part of the Slade 150 anniversary, the UCL Art Museum hosts the exhibition Testing Ground from 29 September 2021 - 10 June 2022. See Testing Ground on Slade 150 for further information.

Survey II - Jerwood Arts

Shenece Oretha and Katarzyna Perlak are showing in Survey II, presenting new commissions by ten of the most outstanding early-career artists in the UK. The show is at Jerwood Arts,171 Union Street, Bankside, London, SE1 0LN, from 1 October - 11 December 2021...

Contemporary Art Lectures Autumn 2021

We are delighted to announce our online Contemporary Art Lecture programme for autumn 2021. See our Contemporary Art Lecture page for further information.

Booking now open for our autumn short courses

Booking now open for our autumn short courses in drawing and painting. See our Short Courses pages for further information.

MA/MFA/PhD Degree Show
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Hazel Brill
, 2017.

MA/MFA Degree Show
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Francisco Rodriguez
, 2018.