Overview

The Master of Fine Arts (MFA) at Massey University has a strong collective philosophy. By bringing together students from design and fine arts, the MFA fosters intense conversations and exploration.

Key facts

Students joining our MFA may have undergraduate training is in fine arts, design and/or photography, and be keen to work within gallery environments, in public space, or directly with communities. MFA students frequently draw on a breadth of knowledge systems including:

Indigenous perspectives and research methods
interdisciplinary practices engaging with contemporary social and political concerns
arts publishing
curatorial practice
event and performance practices

those places where the fine arts meet other modes of creative expression.

We have the largest number of internationally ranked researchers in visual art and design, including the highest percentage of mātauranga toi Māori faculty, of any New Zealand university. Academic staff teaching into postgraduate qualifications are active as artists, writers and curators and have significant research profiles nationally and internationally.

This research environment is supported by Te Whare Hēra International Artist Residency, a collaboration between Whiti o Rehua School of Art and Wellington City Council, and embedded engagement with the local and national art scene.

Career

MFA graduates go on to diverse careers in the private and public sectors, including design, technology, business, fine art, writing and education. A rigorous 2-year MFA in design or fine arts is widely respected not only in North America but in countries in Asia, South and Central America and parts of Europe that look to the US model.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Studio Praxis

Thesis

Design

Fine Arts
Without Specialisation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-30 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Palmerston North, New Zealand

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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Other requirements

General requirements

have been awarded or qualified for the Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours) or equivalent with a grade average of at least B in part 4 courses, or equivalent; or
have been awarded or qualified for the Postgraduate Diploma in Fine Arts or equivalent with a grade average of at least B; or
have been awarded or qualified for a relevant Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification with a grade average of at least B; or
have been granted admission under the Admission with Equivalent Status regulations and demonstrate practical, professional, and scholarly experience at an appropriate level; and

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

46100 NZD / year

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Citizens or residents

11615 NZD / year

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Living costs

Palmerston North

New Zealand

1100 - 2100 NZD / month

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Scholarships Information

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