Program Overview
The Fine Arts - Studio Art at Wichita State University 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 Fine Arts - Studio 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
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 672 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 273 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Wichita, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Fine Arts - Studio 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
- 23 hrs, Studio courses in emphasis
- 12 hrs, Studio courses in minor/minors
- 6 hrs, Courses in graduate-level art history
- 6 hrs, University electives
- 2 hrs, ART S 895, Professional Practices in Studio Art: Graduate
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 2.75 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).
Admission without deficiencies requires a grade point average of at least 2.750 based upon the last 60 hours of course work, the other general requirements of the Graduate School, with the additional requirement of a 3.000 grade point average in the emphasis (ceramics, painting,printmaking, or sculpture). Also required is a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree, or the equivalent of a BFA, that includes a minimum of 12 hours of art history, 15 hours in the emphasis, and 20 hours of related work.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 672 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 273 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 672 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 273 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Wichita 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 Wichita State University
Wichita State University
Wichita, United States
Wichita State University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months