Lethbridge,
AB,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MFA in Art 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
14,208
(c. USD10,197.74)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The MFA Art program enables graduate students to engage in modern art creation through both theoretical study and hands-on practice. Students explore material, critical, and conceptual approaches in an open studio environment, guided by faculty who are practicing artists and scholars. The program values Indigenous knowledge and cultural viewpoints, complemented by a robust Visiting Speakers in the Art Program that facilitates weekly discussions with diverse professionals, including artists, architects, curators, critics, and historians. With top-tier studios, technical resources, and proximity to acclaimed galleries and arts institutions, students benefit from exceptional exhibition opportunities and engagement within a dynamic cultural scene.
The University of Lethbridge houses one of Canada's most extensive and accessible art collections, giving students direct exposure to national and international works from the 19th to 21st centuries. The Visiting Speakers in the Arts Program further connects students with global artists, writers, critics, and curators. MFA candidates are urged to expand their studio work by engaging with the Art History/Museum Studies Program and other Fine Arts graduate disciplines (New Media, Music, and Drama). The University's liberal arts emphasis also allows for interdisciplinary coursework and collaborations across Humanities, Sciences, and Social Sciences.
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
14,208