Lethbridge,
AB,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MFA in Lethbridge Canada | University of Lethbridge
University of Lethbridge
|
Lethbridge Canada
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
14,919
(c. USD10,729.91)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Master of Fine Arts (MFA) program provides graduate students with advanced study options in Art, New Media, and Dramatic Arts. These MFA programs integrate scholarly research, theoretical frameworks, and hands-on practice within each discipline. Students learn from faculty members who are both practicing artists and academics, creating an environment that encourages deep exploration of both material and conceptual aspects of creative work. The program culminates in a Thesis project that synthesizes each student's focused research in their specialization.
The city of Lethbridge boasts a thriving arts scene with multiple artist collectives and contemporary galleries such as the University of Lethbridge Art Gallery, Casa, Trianon Gallery, Parlour, and the renowned Southern Alberta Art Gallery. Graduate students have access to various exhibition venues, including the University's downtown Penny Building. The Drama Department benefits from exceptional theater spaces, workshops, and studios, while the Faculty of Fine Arts presents an extensive annual program featuring mainstage shows, student-led studio productions, and numerous other theatrical performances.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Applicants will meet the following minimum requirements to be considered for admission:
Hold a baccalaureate degree (i.e. an undergraduate degree) in a related discipline from a recognized degree-granting institution
Have a minimum grade point average of 3.00 (based on 4.00 scale) on the last 20 graded university-level term courses OR calculated on the most recently completed master's degree if the applicant is applying for another master's degree
All proof of English proficiency must be provided on official academic transcripts or standardized test score reports. Standardized test scores must be valid and verifiable. Successful completion of a baccalaureate or master's degree at a recognized institution where the language of instruction is English. Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL (iBT) or TOEFL iBT Home Edition) with a minimum total score of 86. Academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS or IELTS Online) test, taken within the last two years, with a minimum overall score of 6.5, and a minimum score of 6.0 in each band. IELTS One Skill Retake results are accepted. Cambridge English Qualifications: C2 Proficiency (C2 Proficiency), with a minimum score of 176, and a minimum 176 in each subscore. Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL or CAEL Online) assessment, taken within the last two years, with a minimum overall score of 70. Duolingo with a minimum score of 115.
Hold a baccalaureate degree (i.e. an undergraduate degree) in a related discipline from a recognized degree-granting institution
Have a minimum grade point average of 3.00 (based on 4.00 scale) on the last 20 graded university-level term courses OR calculated on the most recently completed master's degree if the applicant is applying for another master's degree
All proof of English proficiency must be provided on official academic transcripts or standardized test score reports. Standardized test scores must be valid and verifiable. Successful completion of a baccalaureate or master's degree at a recognized institution where the language of instruction is English. Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL (iBT) or TOEFL iBT Home Edition) with a minimum total score of 86. Academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS or IELTS Online) test, taken within the last two years, with a minimum overall score of 6.5, and a minimum score of 6.0 in each band. IELTS One Skill Retake results are accepted. Cambridge English Qualifications: C2 Proficiency (C2 Proficiency), with a minimum score of 176, and a minimum 176 in each subscore. Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL or CAEL Online) assessment, taken within the last two years, with a minimum overall score of 70. Duolingo with a minimum score of 115.
Tuition
CAD
14,919