MFA in Studio Arts - Photography (Course-based) in Montreal Canada | Concordia University

Concordia University | Montreal Canada
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD 16,089
(c. USD11,535.15)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months

The Master of Fine Arts in Studio Arts marks the highest level of academic achievement in visual arts education. Our graduate students not only master technical skills in their chosen medium but also cultivate deep insights into the conceptual foundations of their practice, its societal relevance, and the historical context of their artistic vision. Located within the Faculty of Fine Arts—one of North America's premier institutions for advanced fine arts education—this MFA attracts working artists seeking to enhance their creative expression through rigorous analysis. Push your boundaries in our three-year, studio-focused program offering seven specializations: Fibres and Materials Practices, Intermedia, Painting and Drawing, Photography, Print Media, and Sculpture and Ceramics. You'll have opportunities to examine artistic heritage, innovate with emerging materials and digital tools, engage in cross-disciplinary partnerships, and investigate evolving presentation formats. This self-guided journey will solidify your professional artistic identity while equipping you for diverse contemporary art careers, including education, curation, art criticism, publishing, and scholarly investigation.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

A Bachelor of Fine Arts or a Bachelor of Arts with Fine Arts or Fine Arts and Art History major, or an approved equivalent, from a recognized institution and with at least a B average in the major area is required. Applicants to the Film Production concentration are expected to have a Bachelor of Fine Arts or Bachelor of Arts degree in cinema or an approved equivalent with at least a B average in the major area. In all cases the students’ undergraduate experience and proficiency must be relevant to the area in which they plan to specialize at the graduate level.

Note: Students with a BFA from Concordia University must wait two (2) years before being considered for admission into the MFA program.

Tuition CAD 16,089