Auckland,
New Zealand
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MFA - Research 180 points in Auckland New Zealand | University of Auckland
University of Auckland
|
Auckland New Zealand
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Research)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
NZD
48,391
(c. USD28,440.89)
Attendance
Full-time
The Master of Fine Arts (MFA) program offers a chance to enhance both your artistic skills and research expertise. The MFA welcomes students who hold a bachelor's degree in Fine Arts, as well as university graduates from other disciplines who can showcase their artistic experience through a professional portfolio. Enrollment options include starting at the academic year's commencement in the first semester or choosing a mid-year intake in the second semester. This degree serves as a stepping stone toward doctoral studies. Fine Arts alumni typically pursue careers in three main sectors: government institutions, private companies, or as independent artists and creative entrepreneurs. With industries increasingly valuing innovation, the competencies gained through artistic education are now in high demand.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
You must have a grade point average of 4.5 or higher across 75 points of Stage III courses within your Bachelor of Fine Arts degree, or across your Postgraduate Certificate in Fine Arts.
If you completed your entry degree more than three years prior to your proposed commencement of the MFA, then you may be required to provide a portfolio. We will contact you directly if this is required as part of your application.
or
You must hold a Bachelors degree with a grade point average of 4.5 of higher across 75 points of Stage III courses, and have relevant experience.
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.
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.
You may also be asked to provide a portfolio and if this is needed we will contact you directly once you have submitted your Application for Admission. Please see the ‘further programme requirements’ section below for information about the portfolio elements.
or
You must hold a Bachelors degree with a grade point average of 4.5 of higher, and have relevant experience.
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.
IELTS (Academic) - Overall score of 6.5 and no bands below 6.0
Internet-based TOEFL (iBT) - Overall score of 90 and a written score of 21
Paper-based TOEFL - Overall score of 68 and a writing score of 21
Tuition
NZD
48,391