MFA in Design in Southbank Australia | The University of Melbourne

The Master of Fine Arts program is designed to help qualified students explore their research potential, achieve expertise in their artistic discipline, and contribute to modern art practices and cultural theories. Through rigorous coursework and personalized guidance, students cultivate artistic brilliance, intellectual growth, and leadership skills within a global learning environment. Earning this degree demonstrates the completion of an original research project conducted under academic supervision in a scholarly setting. Students must submit either a 30,000 to 40,000-word written thesis or a combined project featuring creative work alongside a written portion totaling 40,000 words, with the written section comprising at least 25% (10,000 words). Acceptable creative submissions include performances, exhibitions, literary works, designs, films, digital media, or other innovative formats, provided the faculty can support the project. Comprehensive documentation of the creative work must accompany the written component, or the original piece itself may be submitted.