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Tuition USD 28,211 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 13,109 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree Master
Duration 24 months
Deadline January 29, 2013
Delivery On-campus
Location Davis, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Design at University of California Davis is a Master programme in Arts & Design over 24 months, 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 Design 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

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 7
  5. Tuition: USD 28,211 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 13,109 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  6. Location: Davis, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Design programme are prepared for diverse careers in arts & design:

  1. Creative Director
  2. Graphic / UX Designer
  3. Art Director
  4. Curator
  5. Visual Artist
  6. Media Producer

Program Curriculum

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    • Admission Requirements

      Academic Requirements

      You need the following GPA score:

      Required score: 3

      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).

      Applicants to the MFA in Design hold an undergraduate degree with a minimum of a 3.0 GPA in design or related field such as art, art history, or architecture.

      Application Requirements:
      • A completed online application
      • Transcripts of all previously attended universities
      • Three letters of recommendation
      • Writing sample and statement of purpose in the form of a 600 word essay in response to thefollowing: "Discuss how your past experiences and the opportunities you recognize at UC Davis (i.e.specific faculty and resources) will converge in the work you anticipate doing for the MFA degree inDesign."
      • Current CV
      • A portfolio uploaded at the time of application of creative design work or written research intodesign that is relevant to the proposed course of study including no more than one Word .doc and/or 15-20 images or video segments.

      English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 28,211 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 13,109 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 28,211 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 13,109 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 7

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact University of California Davis 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 University of California, Davis

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University of California, Davis

Davis, United States

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  • Application Deadline January 29, 2013
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months
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