Program Overview
The Metals and Jewelry Design at Rochester Institute of Technology is a MA 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 Metals and Jewelry 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
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 41,804 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 41,804 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Rochester, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Metals and Jewelry Design 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
- Metals and Jewelry Design Graduate Studio
- Fine Art Research
- Forms of Inquiry
- Thinking About Making: The Practice of Art in a Global Society
- Crafts Graduate Seminar
- Metals and Jewelry Design Thesis Initiation
- Metals and Jewelry Design Thesis Resolution
- Thesis Implementation
- Thesis Review
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
To be considered for the MFA program in metals and jewelry design, candidates must fulfill the following requirements:
- Hold a baccalaureate degree in a field of art, science, or education from a regionally accredited institution in the United States,
- Demonstrate, through the quality of the undergraduate record and creative production, a genuine, professional potential,
- Submit a portfolio,
- Submit official transcripts (in English) of all previously completed undergraduate and graduate course work (undergraduate degree should include 50 semester hours in studio courses), and
- Complete a graduate application.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 41,804 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 41,804 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: GBP 41,804 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 41,804 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Rochester Institute of Technology 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 Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, United States
Rochester Institute of Technology is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months