1.0k Master's degrees in Visual Arts

The Master’s Programme in Contemporary Circus Arts from Stockholm University of Arts is aimed at practising circus artists with solid professional experience who want to deepen their practice and develop artistic research in circus.

The Online Master in Motion Graphics program at LABASAD Barcelona School of Arts and Design has been carefully engineered to give you a comprehensive overview covering every aspect of the craft. It will give you the necessary tools to develop in your career, working as part of this amazing industry.

The Willamette University offers a degree in Visual Studies. In addition to studio practice and critique seminars, students have opportunities for experiential learning through exhibitions, fellowships, residencies, and travel. 

The Art History and Visual Studies M.Sc. at the University of Victoria is a research-focused, two-year programme. Delivered on-campus in a public study mode, it offers a vibrant community for exploring imagery and architecture. Students engage in innovative studies ranging from ancient sites to contemporary digital media.

The Master in Film and Audiovisual Media from the Aix-Marseille University offers a high level of teaching in the field of audiovisual, cinematographic and multimedia production techniques, documentary production and research.

The Master of Arts in Art and Design with Emphasis in Graphic Design from Lindenwood University provides students with a firm foundation in critical theories and trends, as well as the practical application and problem solving involved in design.

The Design (Visual Communication) (Hons) degree at Bath Spa University is a one-year full-time programme. This practical Master’s course is designed for those looking to excel in visual communication, offering a blend of academic and technical support to enhance creativity and professional skills.

The Studio Art programme at the University of South Florida is a three-year, full-time course leading to an M.Sc. degree. This public university offering focuses on interdisciplinary practice and theoretical depth. Students benefit from individual studios and a vibrant urban setting in Tampa to refine their artistic vision.

Studio Art from Stony Brook University is a flexible 60 credit three year terminal degree program combining studio practice and critical inquiry. Ideally located halfway between the art centers of New York City and the Hamptons.

The Palm Desert Low-Residency MFA at the University of California, Riverside is a flexible two-year programme designed for aspiring writers. This part-time course combines asynchronous online learning with five intensive ten-day residencies in California, allowing students to balance creative growth with professional lives.

The Art and Media programme at New York University offers a comprehensive Master level education. This full-time course provides an immersive, cross-disciplinary environment for creative development. Students engage with cutting-edge studio spaces and facilities to refine their artistic practice within a global academic context.

The Art and Visual Culture Education - Community and Museums program The University of Arizona will help you obtain an advanced professional understanding within the field of art education.

In the Animation and VFX from University of Dundee you will learn the creative and technical skills and the professional production pipelines that you need to work in the animation industry.

The Acting programme at Yale University is a full-time M.F.A. course designed for dedicated performers. This intensive training combines rigorous studio work with professional production experience. Students develop their physical and vocal instruments through a collaborative, anti-racist pedagogy to excel in the global theatre industry.

Interdisciplinary Arts and Culture Studies from University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg offers an opportunity to engage with the ways in which the worlds of work and artistic practice increasingly reflect dissolving boundaries between traditional disciplines in the arts, humanities, commerce, science and technology.

The MA in Art and Ecology at Goldsmiths, University of London is a 15-month full-time postgraduate programme designed for emerging artists. This innovative course encourages students to explore pressing ecological issues through art, fostering transformative practices that intertwine ecology with social justice.

The Art M.F.A. at the University of Lethbridge is a full-time, 24-month programme delivered in person. This master level course integrates theoretical scholarship with contemporary studio production. Students engage in material and conceptual investigations within a public university setting known for its extensive art collection.

The Studio Arts programme at San Diego State University is a comprehensive postgraduate course designed for aspiring professionals. This public study mode degree provides advanced technical training and creative experience. Students engage in a rigorous curriculum to prepare for careers in the visual arts and higher education.

Are you fascinated by the emotional and cognitive effects of films? Do you love studying documentaries and the contributions cinema can make to discussions of climate change? Then the Master’s track Film and Contemporary Audiovisual Media at the University of Groningen is the right one for you.

The two-year Cultural Analysis (Arts and Culture) programme of the University of Amsterdam is dedicated to the interdisciplinary analysis of culture at large, including art, literature, cinema, and new media.