What will I learn?

The Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree program offers students the opportunity to pursue graduate study majoring in Art, New Media and Dramatic Arts. Each MFA degree program combines research, theory, and practice relevant to the discipline. Faculty, comprised of artists and scholars, foster an environment of active engagement with material and conceptual investigations in production and performance. The MFA allows graduate students to concentrate in their chosen disciplines and to synthesize their research into a Thesis. Lethbridge is home to numerous art collectives and a number of contemporary art galleries including the University of Lethbridge Art Gallery, Casa, Trianon Gallery, Parlour, and the nationally acclaimed Southern Alberta Art Gallery. Several sites for exhibitions are available to graduate students, including the University of Lethbridge Penny Building, which provides a strong downtown presence. The Drama Department’s activities are supported by its outstanding theatre facilities, shops, and studios. The Faculty of Fine Arts produces a robust season of mainstage productions, a student-run season of studio productions, and numerous other theatre events.

Study options

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees

CAD$16,447.80 (9,97,501) per year

Health Plan - 8 or 12 months coverage - 261.68 (full time)

Start date

September 2027

Venue

Lethbridge Campus

4401 University Drive,

Lethbridge,

Alberta,

T1K 3M4, Prairie Provinces, Canada

Entry requirements

For international students

Applicants will meet the following minimum requirements to be considered for admission:Hold a baccalaureate degree (i.e. an undergraduate degree) in a related discipline from a recognized degree-granting institutionHave a minimum grade point average of 3.00 (based on 4.00 scale) on the last 20 graded university-level term courses OR calculated on the most recently completed masters degree if the applicant is applying for another masters degreeDemonstrate English language proficiency (ELP) for graduate student

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.