About the course
Become a portrait painter with a distinctly feminist perspective. Or a social activist trained in performance strategies. Or a biologist with deep expertise in 3D modeling. SMFA?s Combined Degree program leads to both a Bachelor of Fine Arts and either a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree?a combination that yields academic and creative skill sets that will serve you well no matter where your journey takes you.Graduates of the Combined Degree program receive two degrees within five years. In addition to your BFA, you'll graduate with a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in a major of your choice.Tufts provides its students with the resources of a major research university and the breadth of academic options afforded by our School of Arts and Sciences.As a combined-degree student, you?ll spend your first year exploring both the fine arts and liberal arts and sciences curriculum. You?ll make the most of both campuses, expand your social and intellectual horizons, and start to imagine where you?d like to go with your combined degree.
As one of the oldest programs of its kind in the country, SMFA?s sound curriculum continues to lead in the development of the theory and practice of sound art. It is distinguished from conventional conservatory approaches by addressing the ways in which artists have used (and abused) sound as an expressive and critical medium. Technical skills are balanced with rigorous theoretical concerns. Exploration of other media?for example, video and performance?is encouraged. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships
Start dates and prices
Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.
Duration: 10 Semester(s)Fees: US$331,790
Intake |
Location |
Fall (September), 2024 |
Medford |
Fall (September), 2024 |
Boston |
Fall (September), 2025 |
Boston |
Fall (September), 2025 |
Medford |
How to apply
Entry requirements for Tufts University
High School Transcripts.
Letters of Recommendation
TOEFL (Internet -based) 100.
IELTS- 7.
All applicants will be required to send their senior grades as part of their application. Students applying Early Decision I should send first quarter or trimester grades no later than the last week in November. Students applying Early Decision II should plan for their first semester or trimester grades to arrive no later than the third week in January. Finally, Regular Decision applicants should submit their first semester or trimester grades by the middle of February. Students studying outside the United States (where predicted grades are common) should send those if senior grades are not available.
Art Portfolio: Required only for students applying to the BFA or Combined Degree BFA + BA/BS programs at the SMFA at Tufts.
English language requirements
7.0
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TOEFL Internet based overall score: 100.0
Application deadline:
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