Overview

The MFA in Visual Art program offered by University of British Columbia is the standard qualifying degree for teaching visual arts at the post-secondary level. Most students are given the opportunity to teach foundation courses as Teaching Assistants, thus providing them valuable experience in visual arts instruction.

Features

Students in the program may work in any area of contemporary art production including painting, drawing, printmaking, three-dimensional and installation work, photography, digital art, intermedia, video, performance, sound, or in any interdisciplinary form. The program does not include training in applied art, commercial art and design, graphic design, film or television.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Early Medieval Art

Medieval Art

Art of the Renaissance

17th and 18th-Century Art

19th-Century Art

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-09-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-01-08 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

7

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

36 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Visual Arts Art History View 64 other Masters in Visual Arts in Canada

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

IELTS

7

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100

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Student insurance

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Other requirements

General requirements

All applicants have to submit transcripts from all past post-secondary study. Document submission requirements depend on whether your institution of study is within Canada or outside of Canada.

A minimum of three references are required for application to graduate programs at UBC. References should be requested from individuals who are prepared to provide a report on your academic ability and qualifications.

Many programs require a statement of interest, sometimes called a "statement of intent", "description of research interests" or something similar.

Permanent Residents of Canada must provide a clear photocopy of both sides of the Permanent Resident card.

Tuition Fee

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International

9500 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9500 CAD per year during 24 months.
National

5407 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5407 CAD per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Vancouver

1590 - 2686 CAD /month

Living costs

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

Financing

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Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Visual Art.

Available Scholarships

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