About the course

The diversity of the School of Art programs, the quality of instruction, and the professional caliber of its faculty all combine to provide an exceptional opportunity and challenge to students seeking meaningful educational experiences and careers in the visual arts.The School of Art may request projects completed by students for class credit be retained by the School of Art for a short, specified period for the purposes of promotion and exhibition. Graduate applications are reviewed within the School of Art by appropriate faculty. The admissions process for all graduate programs is highly competitive, and only those applicants who are recommended by the reviewing faculty may be admitted. Applicants are admitted as either Classified or Conditionally Classified. A Classified Graduate Student has been recommended for admission, and has satisfied all prerequisites. A Conditionally Classified Graduate Student has been recommended for admission, but has outstanding prerequisites to complete. 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: 6 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Fall (August), 2024	Long Beach
Spring (January), 2025	Long Beach
Fall (August), 2025	Long Beach

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for California State University - Long Beach

An applicant may be accepted if, in addition to having satisfied requirements set by the School of Art for the degree concentration, the applicant has satisfied the following minimum university standards. To qualify for admission in conditionally classified graduate standing, these conditions need to be met:

　　Applicant holds an acceptable baccalaureate degree from an institution accredited by a regional accrediting association or has, as determined by an appropriate CSULB authority, completed equivalent academic preparation in a university outside the United States, Applicant has attained a grade-point average of at least 2.5* (A = 4.0) in the last 60 semester (90 quarter) units attempted,

　　Applicant has been in good standing at the last college attended.

　　TOEFL iBT - 80 and TOEFL PBT - 550 IELTS - 6.0

　　Official sealed transcripts from the college or university you earned your bachelor's degree, sent electronically or mailed directly (see CSULB's Graduate Transcript Information for more information),

　　In addition, International Students should review current admissions requirements on the CPaCE website.

　　School of Art Slideroom Application: available Nov. 1- Jan.15th.

　　PDF (unofficial) copies of your transcripts.

　　Two letters of recommendation. You will enter email addresses for your recommenders through Slideroom. They will be contacted and will upload their recommendations directly to Slideroom.

　　Portfolio of 20 images of your studio work (see image requirements below)

　　Artist statement or statement regarding work submitted

　　Statement of purpose (reasons for pursuing graduate study) Hold a baccalaureate degree with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5. (No Rounding)

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at California State University - Long Beach. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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