MFA in Studio Art in Peoria United States | Bradley University

Bradley University | Peoria United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 21,800
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months

The Master of Fine Arts in Studio Art is a 30-credit program building upon the M.A. (totaling 60 credits) that enhances your artistic abilities and viewpoints. Recognized by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD), this program equips you with the qualifications necessary for university-level teaching.

Students holding an M.A. with 30 transferable credits from accredited institutions may enter directly into our BU M.F.A. program, provided their previous coursework aligns with BU's M.A. curriculum and continues their graduate specialization.
From interdisciplinary collaborations to campus and community exhibitions, you'll gain everything required to hone your craft and push creative boundaries. With studio specializations ranging from drawing and painting to sculpture and visual communication, you'll find abundant chances to showcase your work at regional and national events. MFA candidates master advanced methods in their artistic discipline under the guidance of accomplished faculty, while developing skills in critique, artistic analysis, and cultivating their distinctive creative vision.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

Proof of M.A. and official transcripts from program
Portfolio: digital images of a cohesive body of work (20 jpeg images at 72 ppi, 1020 pixels on longest side) representing: ceramics, drawing, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, or visual communication production work
Artist Statement
One additional electronic recommendation (total of three)
Personal interview with graduate or studio area co-coordinator (recommended)
Applicants must have a grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in the last 60 hours of undergraduate coursework to be eligible for unconditional admission.
TOEFL iBT minimum 79 (paper-based minimum 550)
IELTS minimum 6.5 overall band

Tuition USD 21,800
Peoria, IL, United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree

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