Master of Fine Arts MFA
Advance your creative practice and research abilities through the Master of Fine Arts programme at the University of Auckland.
Best for:Best for practicing artists and fine arts graduates seeking to advance their creative practice and research skills.
Overview
The Master of Fine Arts (MFA) programme at the University of Auckland offers students an immersive environment to advance both their creative practice and research abilities. Open to individuals who have completed an undergraduate degree in Fine Arts or a relevant university degree supported by professional experience, the programme provides rigorous academic and studio-based training. Students engage in advanced artistic research and critical discourse within a vibrant university setting. Applicants are expected to demonstrate their creative capabilities and readiness for graduate-level study through a comprehensive portfolio.
What you'll do
- Engage in advanced studio-based creative practice and artistic research
- Participate in critiques, seminars, and peer discussions
- Develop and execute a self-directed body of creative work
- Conduct supporting written or contextual research aligned with creative projects
Requirements
Degree required: Undergraduate degree in Fine Arts or any university degree with demonstrated professional experience
Degree offered: Master of Fine Arts
Language: English
Instruction: English
- Demonstrated proficiency in artistic practice and studio work
- Ability to articulate conceptual and critical frameworks in art
- Completion of an undergraduate degree in Fine Arts or a university degree with a portfolio demonstrating professional artist experience
Funding & terms
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How to apply
Submit your application through the official University of Auckland study portal. Ensure you include a portfolio demonstrating your professional art practice if you hold a non-Fine Arts degree.
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