About the course

The MFA is a terminal degree in studio art. Its primary emphasis is on the creative aspects of an individual?s work. The program requires three years of intensive study and research beyond the bachelor?s degree (48 hours coursework & 12 hours dissertation). Although the formal requirements for the degree are in some respects comparable to doctoral degrees in other fields, the scope and objectives of the MFA are uniquely different. As such, the MFA degree represents strong creative attainment in studio art, an assured grasp of an area of concentration, a sound knowledge of critical and historical artistic thought, and demonstrated expertise in conceiving and executing a significant body of creative work.

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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: 6 Semester(s)Fees: US$85,559

Intake	Location
Fall (August), 2024	Albuquerque
Fall (August), 2025	Albuquerque

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of New Mexico

A prospective student in the graduate studio program must have completed an undergraduate degree including 42 credit hours in studio courses and 18 credit hours in art history. Any deficiencies in the required preparation must be removed during the first year of coursework for the degree.

　　ALL application materials must be submitted to the Department Graduate Office by the January 15th deadline. Incomplete or late application packets will not be processed. The GRE is not required for admission.

　　Letter of Intent

　　• CV or Resume

　　Artist Statement (no more than one page, under the “writing sample” section of the application)

　　Three (3) letters of recommendation

　　• Official transcripts from every college or university you have attended, whether you earned a degree there or not. (Unofficial transcripts can be uploaded during application, official transcripts

　　 Graduate TOEFL  (internet-based) - 79. Graduate TOEFL (paper-based) - 550. Graduate IELTS - 6.5.

　　Minimum of a 3.0 grade point average (GPA) on a U.S. 4.0 scale or comparable grade point average in upper-division (junior and senior level) university course work and in any graduate work already completed.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

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Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of New Mexico. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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