Overview
Pursue an Visual Arts that’s rigorous yet individually tailored for the 21st century artist. Over a two year period, the interdisciplinary focus of the program allows you to craft a course of study that integrates creative work into your daily life. Flexible enough to mold as your interests evolve, our program—one of the oldest and most established low-residency MFAs in the country—will help you advance your art practice and develop necessary skills for a career in the arts.
Each January and June, you'll participate in 10-day residencies within a supportive arts community of diverse faculty and students. An immersion of critique, seminars, visiting artist talks, and exhibitions, the residency experience is catalyst for the development of your critical dialogue and personal vision. And our new Lunder Arts Center in Cambridge, Massachusetts, a center of academia and the arts, gives you access to a vibrant arts culture.
Learning outcomes
Each individual residency at Lesley University is connected by a semester of academic advising from our MFA program faculty, as well as mentored independent studio work. Working with a local artist mentor over the entire semester, you'll be exposed to new feedback and conversations about your art, while gaining access to an arts community in your region.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- The Residencies
- Studio Work
- Academic Work
- Critical Theory Seminars
- The Thesis
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
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Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- Cambridge, United States
Disciplines
Visual Arts View 484 other Masters in Visual Arts in United StatesWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Official Transcripts
- Foreign Academic Credentials Evaluation
- 2 Letters of Recommendation
- English Language Proficiency
- Written Personal Statement
- Submit a current résumé.
- Submit your portfolio.
Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Tuition Fee
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International
36000 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1200 USD per credit during 24 months. -
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36000 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1200 USD per credit during 24 months. -
In-State
36000 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1200 USD per credit during 24 months.
Living costs for Cambridge
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Financing
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Scholarships Information
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Available Scholarships
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