Auckland,
New Zealand
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MFA - Research 120 points in Auckland New Zealand | University of Auckland
University of Auckland
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Auckland New Zealand
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Research)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
NZD
48,391
(c. USD28,410.89)
Attendance
Full-time
The Master of Fine Arts (MFA) program offers a chance to enhance both your artistic skills and research expertise. This graduate degree welcomes students who've earned a bachelor's in Fine Arts, as well as university graduates who can showcase professional artistic experience through a portfolio. Applicants may join at the start of the academic year or choose a mid-year enrollment option. The MFA serves as a stepping stone toward doctoral studies. Graduates typically pursue careers in three main sectors: government institutions, private companies, or as independent artists and creative entrepreneurs. With businesses increasingly valuing innovation, the competencies gained from a creative education are in high demand.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
120-point MFA:
Prior study completed at another tertiary institution or equivalent:
You must have completed a Bachelors Honours or Postgraduate Diploma degree at a recognised university (or similar institution), with a grade point equivalent of 4.5 or higher. Your area of study in the degree must have been Fine Arts or a direct equivalent.
You will be required to submit a portfolio as part of your application and please see the ‘further programme requirements’ section below for information about this.
180-point MFA:
Prior study completed at another tertiary institution or equivalent:
You must have completed a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree (or equivalent) with a grade point equivalent of 4.5 or higher.
or
You must hold a Bachelors degree with a grade point average of 4.5 of higher, and have relevant experience.
IELTS (Academic): Overall score of 6.5 and no bands less than 6.0; Internet-based TOEFL (iBT): Overall score of 90 and written score of 21; Paper-based TOEFL: Overall score of 68 and a writing score of 21; Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) or Cambridge English Proficiency (CPE): Overall score of 176 and no bands below 169; Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic: Overall score of 58 and no PTE Communicative score below 50; Foundation Certificate in English for Academic Purposes (FCertEAP): Grade of B-; Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB): 85.
Tuition
NZD
48,391