Program Overview
The Art at San Jos\xc3\xa9 State University is a MA programme in Arts & Design, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of arts & design. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Art programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 15,340 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 8,644 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: San Jose, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Art programme are prepared for diverse careers in arts & design:
- Creative Director
- Graphic / UX Designer
- Art Director
- Curator
- Visual Artist
- Media Producer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Seminar in Ancient Art
- Seminar in Medieval Art
- Seminar in Renaissance Art
- Seminar in Baroque Art
- Seminar in Nineteenth Century Art
- Seminar in Twentieth Century Art
- Seminar in Oriental Art
- Seminar in Historiography
- Seminar in Myth and Symbol
- Seminar in Interdisciplinary Studies
- Seminar in the Theory and Criticism of Contemporary Art
- Seminar in Contemporary Art
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
- Art History and Visual Culture: Completion of 30 or more college level semester units or equivalent in art history courses with a minimum 3.0 GPA. At least 24 units must be in upper division art history courses. Courses in related academic areas will be assessed in reviewing qualifications of applicants.
- Art Education: Completion of 45 or more college level semester units or equivalent in appropriate art courses with a minimum 3.0 GPA. At least 12 of these units must be in art history of which 6 units are upper division courses and 3 units of Art 138, Studio Art Experiences for Young People, or equivalent
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 15,340 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 8,644 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 15,340 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 8,644 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact San Jos\xc3\xa9 State University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About San Jose State University
San Jose State University
San Jose, United States
San Jose State University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
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