Visual Arts

1.1k Master's degrees in Visual Arts

University of Nottingham4,3(124)

Nottingham, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Visual Culture

Are you passionate about digging deeper into art history? The Visual Culture programme offered at the University of Nottingham might be for you.

M.Res. Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$34,942/yr

School of Visual Arts4,0(2)

New York City, United States

Illustration as Visual Essay

The innovative Illustration as Visual Essay program at School of Visual Arts, established in 1984, is deliberately designed as a full contact program for figurative artists.

M.F.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$59,600/yr

Syracuse University3,9(14)

Syracuse, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Arts Journalism and Communications

Whether you're a writer with a passion for the arts, or an artist with a penchant for reporting, Syracuse University's Arts Journalism and Communications Goldring programme was created to train the next generation of arts journalists and communicators.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$36,270/yr

University of Portsmouth4,0(101)

Portsmouth, United Kingdom Top 3% in Worldwide

Visual Communication

Shape the future of visual storytelling with an MA in Visual Communication from University of Portsmouth, mastering creative skills and emerging technologies while collaborating on real-world projects to craft impactful, cross-platform narratives.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$24,290/yr

School of Visual Arts4,0(2)

New York City, United States

Visual Narrative

The MFA Visual Narrative program at School of Visual Arts offers a fresh perspective and bold alternative to traditional MFA programs. We do so by recognizing that a command of story is the most powerful and fundamental foundation an artist in any creative profession can possess.

M.F.A. Full-time Blended

2 years$23,820/yr

University of Massachusetts Dartmouth4,0(4)

New York City, United States Top 5% in Worldwide

Drawing

The Drawing program of University of Massachusetts Dartmouth is for students who wish to further their interest and investigation of drawing as a contemporary art medium.

M.F.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$22,629/yr

University of Minnesota4,2(48)

Minneapolis, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Design and Technology

Design and Technology at the University of Minnesota’s Department of Theatre Arts and Dance trains students to be the makers and dreamers of tomorrow. Woven into the heart of the Twin Cities theatre hub, the Master of Fine Arts in Design and Technology explores artistic and technical challenges in scenic, costume, lighting, and sound design.

M.F.A. Full-time On-campus

3 years$30,000/yr

University of the Arts London (UAL)4,2(79)

London, United Kingdom

Curating and Collections

The Curating and Collections programme at University of the Arts London (UAL) gives you hands-on experience of organising exhibitions and developing curatorial projects.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year, 3 months$41,917/yr

Northwestern University4,2(54)

Evanston, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Art Theory and Practice

Our two-year graduate Art Theory and Practice program at Northwestern University is an intense critique-based experience that is fully funded for every student.

M.F.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$45,946/yr

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam4,2(131)

Amsterdam, Netherlands Top 1% in Worldwide

Literary Studies - English Literature in a Visual Culture

During the Literary Studies - English Literature in a Visual Culture programme offered at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam , you will explore the world of stories by looking at questions such as: How do you analyse stories? What functions do they serve? And how do you learn to read them? You will look at how stories are told through literary texts, paintings, music and films.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$29,090/yr

The University of Arizona4,2(46)

Tucson, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Art and Visual Culture Education

The Art and Visual Culture Education program from The University of Arizona will help you obtain an advanced professional understanding within the field of art education.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$23,400/yr

William Paterson University4,5(6)

North Haledon, United States

Visual Art - Animation Track

The Visual Art - Animation Track programme from William Paterson University is designed as the professional visual arts degree for the fine artist, designer, and media artist.

M.F.A. Full-time On-campus

3 years$27,220/yr

Pratt Institute4,5(4)

New York City, United States Top 9% in Worldwide

History of Art and Design

Learning at the nexus of NYC arts and cultural communities, students in the History of Art and Design MA at Pratt Institute consider their discipline within larger social, cultural, and political contexts.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$39,978/yr

University of Louisville

Louisville, United States Top 4% in Worldwide

Theatre Arts

The Theatre Arts programme at the University of Louisville offers a transformative education in live performance. Students can pursue degree types including a B.Sc. or M.Sc. through full-time study. This course focuses on building collaborative excellence and professional skills for careers on stage and beyond.

M.F.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$31,108/yr

University of California, Riverside4,8(8)

Riverside, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Visual Art

The Visual Art programme at the University of California, Riverside is an intensive three-year, full-time MFA. This degree prioritises studio production and advanced research within a theoretically driven curriculum. Students benefit from generous private studios and state-of-the-art facilities near Los Angeles.

M.F.A. Full-time On-campus

3 years$24,010/yr

University of Denver4,7(6)

Denver, United States Top 5% in Worldwide

Arts and Culture Management - Arts and Culture Outreach and Advocacy

Develop skills needed to cultivate connections and advocate for arts and culture in communities of all kinds with the Arts and Culture Management - Arts and Culture Outreach and Advocacyprogram of the University of Denver.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus +2

1½ year$41,232/yr

Edinburgh Napier University4,3(75)

Edinburgh, United Kingdom Top 4% in Worldwide

Design for Interactive Art and Experiences

Throughout this Design for Interactive Art and Experiences MA degree from Edinburgh Napier University you'll explore new and emerging methods for prototyping experiences and products for design and visual arts.

M.F.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$18,313/yr

Missouri State University3,6(5)

Springfield, United States

Visual Studies

The Visual Studies MFA at Missouri State University allows students to focus on creative research that demonstrates a potential to advance the field of study with a curriculum individualized to address each student's vision.

M.F.A. Full-time On-campus

3 years$16,798/yr

University of Oxford4,2(114)

Oxford, United Kingdom Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Visual, Material and Museum Anthropology

The Visual, Material and Museum Anthropology from the University of Oxford consists of a structured programme of lectures, classes, and tutorials from October to June, followed by individual study and the writing of a dissertation over the summer.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

1 year$52,977/yr

School of the Art Institute of Chicago4,4(5)

Chicago, United States

Low-Residency

The Low-Residency Master of Fine Arts (Low-Res MFA) from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago program is designed for the 21st-century artist whose work and life demands both a rigorous engagement with an artistic community as well as flexibility, fluidity, and a self-directed approach.

M.F.A. Full-time On-campus

3 years$39,760/yr