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Tuition USD 7,866 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,866 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree MA
Duration 24 months
Delivery On-campus
Location United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Visual Arts at California State University Northridge 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 Visual Arts 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 6.5
  5. Tuition: USD 7,866 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,866 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  6. Location: Los Angeles, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Visual Arts 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

Course Structure

  1. History and Philosophy of Art
  2. History and Philosophy of Art Education
  3. Analysis and Criticism
  4. Selected Topics in Art History
  5. Studio Problems: Video/Digital Art

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).

  • A bachelor\xc2\x92s degree in Art from an accredited institution or a bachelor\xc2\x92s degree with a minimum of 24 units of upper division Art or the equivalency as determined by the appropriate department graduate committee (those who choose the Visual Arts Option must have completed a minimum of 12 upper division units in one area of concentration).
  • An undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher (Students who have less than a 3.0 undergraduate GPA must complete the Graduate Record Examination [GRE] with a departmentally accepted score).
  • Students who do not meet the undergraduate GPA of 3.0 and do not take the GRE must fulfill the following in-lieu requirements:
  • Submit three\xc2\xa0letters of recommendation from former professors\xc2\xa0or other persons adjudged by the department to be competent\xc2\xa0to evaluate the student\xc2\x92s potential for graduate-level performance.
  • Submit a written philosophical statement of intention or purpose (1 or 2 pages).
  • Complete\xc2\xa0ART 611\xc2\xa0or\xc2\xa0ART 615\xc2\xa0with a minimum grade of \xc2\x93B.\xc2\x94

    • English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

    Tuition & Financial Information

    Tuition Fee

    USD 7,866 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,866 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

    Tuition fees: USD 7,866 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,866 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

    IELTS requirement: 6.5

    Financial Aid & Scholarships

    Contact California State University Northridge 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.

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    California State University, Northridge, is a public university in the Northridge neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, United States. With a total enrollment of 36,960 students, it has the...

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    • Duration 24 months
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