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7.7k Master's degrees in Arts, Design & Architecture

Choosing the right programme in Arts, Design & Architecture can be a pivotal decision for international students. Tuition fees vary widely, with the lower-end fee at €3,002 and the typical fee around €22,349. On the higher end, fees can reach up to €53,690. It's important to consider these figures when planning your budget. Additionally, 3% of programmes are considered affordable, offering more accessible options for students. For those preferring flexibility, 9% of programmes are available online, allowing you to study from anywhere in the world.

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Royal College of Art4,5(22)
London, United Kingdom

Design Practice

Design Practice programme at Royal College of Art is a transformative one-year programme for architects, designers, spatial and creative practitioners at any career stage – whether you’re looking to reimagine an established practice, emerging from undergraduate study, or transitioning from other creative, activist or policy-engaged fields.

Master Full-time +2 On-campus
1 year$51,574/yr
The City University of New York4,2(43)
New York City, United States Top 22.5% in Worldwide

Art - Sculpture

The Art - Sculpture M.F.A. at The City University of New York is a 48-credit postgraduate programme delivered in a public study mode. This intensive course focuses on technical mastery and contemporary practice, providing students with private studios and access to prestigious gallery exhibitions in New York City.

M.F.A. Full-time On-campus
1 year$30,780/yr
Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi4,0(3)
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Top 7% in Worldwide

Urban Planning and Development – Urban Innovation and Sustainability

This Urban Planning and Development – Urban Innovation and Sustainability programme from Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi is designed to train professional experts in two main areas that align with contemporary urban development challenges in the Emirates and across the globe: (1) the eco-sustainable approach, and (2) urban and ecological innovation in planning, urban projects, and mobility.

Master Full-time On-campus
2 years$22,655/yr
Stony Brook University4,3(14)
New York City, United States Top 4.1% in Worldwide

Composition

Composition from Stony Brook University shares a belief in solid grounding in both traditional theory and in the newest musical technologies, and emphasize collaborative relationships with performers.  

M.A. Full-time On-campus
1 year$13,164/yr
University of Otago4,0(102)
Dunedin, New Zealand Top 4.1% in Worldwide

Theatre Studies

The Theatre Studies programme at the University of Otago is a versatile undergraduate course exploring human imagination. Available as a B.A. major or minor, this full-time, three-year degree combines theory with practice. Students engage in acting, directing, and design within a supportive creative community.

Master Full-time +2 On-campus
1 year$23,615/yr
Budapest Metropolitan University4,1(68)
Budapest, Hungary

Art and Design Management

Design in a broader sense – meaning all creative solutions as a whole- is indispensable in today’s global economics. The Art and Design Management program is offered at Budapest Metropolitan University.

M.A. Full-time On-campus
2 years$9,137/yr
Western Michigan University3,9(9)
Kalamazoo, United States Top 19.8% in Worldwide

Piano Studies

The Piano Studies programme at Western Michigan University offers advanced conservatory-style training within a public institution. This master level course focuses on performance and pedagogy, delivered through full-time study. Students benefit from elite faculty mentorship and access to world-class All-Steinway facilities.

M.Mus. Full-time On-campus
1 year$15,620/yr

Geography - Urban Planning (Online)

Have you ever visited a city and pondered its needs? Perhaps you saw opportunities to build restaurants, recreational facilities, housing, or churches – and you felt inspired to put your vision into practice. If so, Liberty University’s Master of Arts (MA) in Geography - Urban Planning (Online) may be for you!

M.A. Full-time +2 Online
1½ year$15,480/yr
Seoul National University4,0(50)
Seoul, South Korea Top 1% in Worldwide

Music Composition

The Department of Music Composition from Seoul National University studies not only composition theory, technique, but also musicology to become composers, musicologists, and conductors. The Composition Department is divided into composition, theory, and conducting.

Master Full-time On-campus
2 years$7,694/yr
Illinois State University4,3(43)
Normal, United States Top 26.6% in Worldwide

Theatre - Costume Design

Illinois State University's Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Theatre - Costume Design is dedicated to the development of the individual student to reach their professional goals in the field. 

M.F.A. Full-time On-campus
3 years$15,798/yr
New York University4,3(118)
New York City, United States Top 0.4% in Worldwide

Teaching Dance, Grades K-12, Initial Certification

The Teaching Dance, Grades K-12, Initial Certification programme at New York University is a 40-credit Master of Arts. Available for full-time or part-time study, this public course prepares students for New York State teacher certification through intensive fieldwork and pedagogy over a two-year duration.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus
1½ year$55,254/yr

Audio Post-Production

Throughout the Audio Post-Production Postgrad.Cert from Fanshawe College you’ll receive exceptional training and specialized skills in all aspects of creative and technical processes of post production. 

Postgraduate Certificate Full-time On-campus
8 months$13,333/full
University of Otago4,0(102)
Dunedin, New Zealand Top 4.1% in Worldwide

Film and Media Studies

The Film and Media Studies programme at the University of Otago offers a comprehensive exploration of screen culture and digital trends. This undergraduate degree is delivered full-time on campus, focusing on visual literacy and critical thinking. Students examine the power of media in a dynamic, research-led environment.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus
1 year$30,886/yr
Boston Architectural College4,4(13)
Boston, United States

Architecture

The Master of Architecture at Boston Architectural College is a first professional degree accreditedby the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB) that prepares students to earn licensure in as little as 2 years. Our innovative approach to education integrates ongoing, real-world design practicewith traditional classroom learning. 

Master Full-time +2 On-campus +2
3½ years$37,645/yr

Digital Design (Motion Graphics)

The Digital Design (Motion Graphics) degree course offered at Brunel University of London offers you a choice of three pathways: motion graphics, 3D animation, or immersive mixed reality. 

M.Sc. Full-time +2 On-campus
1 year$33,086/yr
International Islamic University Islamabad4,2(105)
Islamabad, Pakistan Top 17.1% in Worldwide

Islamic Art and Architecture

The Islamic Art and Architecture program at the International Islamic University Islamabad will introduce students to the importance of Islamic art and architecture, and acquaint them with the unique features of Islamic cultural heritage which has acquired its own identity and vocabulary over the past centuries.

M.A. Full-time On-campus
2 yearsTuition not available
Florida State University4,4(370)
Tallahassee, United States Top 4.7% in Worldwide

Planning

The M.Sc. in Planning at Florida State University is a professional programme designed for aspiring urban experts. This public study mode course spans two years of full-time learning, requiring 48 credit hours and a 400-hour internship. It prepares students for diverse specialist or generalist roles in global environments.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus
2 years$21,129/yr

Fine Art - Pre-Master's Programme

This one-year (2-semester) programme offers successful students guaranteed progression to a postgraduate degree at a top UK university. Learn more at the Fine Art - Pre-Master's Programme at OnCampus London from Goldsmiths, University of London.

Pre-Master Full-time On-campus
9 months$29,944/full

Visual Effects and Virtual Production

With generous investment into a suite of virtual production and visual effects equipment, our Visual Effects and Virtual Productions MSc is the only course of its kind in the UK.

M.A. Full-time On-campus
1 year$24,820/yr

Performance

The Performance course from Bangor University is ideal for proficient instrumental or vocal performers who wish to further enhance their musical and artistic development through focused study.

M.Mus. Full-time +2 On-campus
1 year$34,694/yr

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