Overview

Embed yourself in a rich dialogue about your creative practice in Massey University’s transdisciplinary Master of Fine Arts - Fine Arts qualification, for artists and designers.

Choose whether you want to graduate with an MFA in design, in fine arts or without endorsement if you believe your work cannot be framed in terms of either discipline.

We have had students join the qualification whose undergraduate training is in fashion design, photography, textile design, industrial design, graphic design, fine arts and even music.

Students at Massey University

crave depth, stretch, disruption and transformation in their creative work
thrive in a transdisciplinary environment
value both the conceptual and the material in their creative practice.
value: lively debate, criticality, technical virtuosity; social engagement, challenge, metamorphosis and great kai.
explore creatively, interrogate the fundamentals of their practice, and push their work in new directions.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Studio Praxis

Thesis

Visual Arts
Photography

Theory

Research

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-21 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-02-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-02 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-10-31 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

240 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Palmerston North, New Zealand

Disciplines

Visual Arts Fine Arts View 11 other Masters in Fine Arts in New Zealand

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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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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

To enter the Master of Fine Arts you will:

have been awarded or qualified for a Bachelor of Design with Honours or Bachelor of Fine Arts with Honours (or equivalent) with a minimum B average, or
Have been awarded or qualified for a Postgraduate Diploma in Fine Arts or Postgraduate Diploma in Design (or equivalent) with a minimum B average, or
have been awarded a relevant Bachelor’s degree with a minimum B average and demonstrated relevant industry or professional experience.

You will also need to:

take part in an interview
provide a portfolio of design work

provide verified copies of all academic transcripts for studies taken at all universities other than Massey University.
To study this qualification you must meet Massey University's English language standards.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

36640 NZD / year

≈ 36640 NZD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

7609 NZD / year

≈ 7609 NZD / year

Additional Details

National: $7,609.10 to $10,049.00

Living costs

Palmerston North

New Zealand

1100 - 2100 NZD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Fine Arts - Fine Arts.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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Overview

Students at Massey University

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Palmerston North

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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