Program Overview
The Arts and Sciences at Northern Michigan University is a Master 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 Arts and Sciences 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
- Tuition: USD 12,450 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 9,000 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Michigan City, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Arts and Sciences 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
- Master of Arts and Sciences
- Capstone
- Electives
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- The proposed masters degree must equal at least 32 semester hours excluding any deficiency credits.
- The student must develop a plan of study with an adviser that has been approved for graduate faculty status from his/her primary department.
- Secondary disciplines (departments/divisions) are defined as those disciplines in which eight semester hours of course work are proposed at the masters level.
- The student must be eligible to take courses in both the primary and secondary disciplines and/or take all prerequisite course work to become eligible.
- The student must complete a graduate capstone project which may be a thesis, a graduate research project, internship, portfolio or exhibit.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 12,450 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 9,000 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 12,450 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 9,000 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Northern Michigan 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 Northern Michigan University
Northern Michigan University
Marquette, United States
public university established in 1899 and located in Marquette, Michigan, U.S.
University Profile- Application Deadline Jun, 2027
- Start Date Aug, 2026
- Language English
