Master of Fine Arts - Research 180 points: Fees & Entry Requirements at The University of Auckland, New Zealand

Master of Fine Arts - Research 180 points

New Zealand

What will I learn?

The Master of Fine Arts (MFA) programme provides an opportunity to advance both your creative practice and research abilities. The MFA is open to students who have completed an undergraduate degree in Fine Arts. This degree is also open to anyone who has completed a university degree, who is able to demonstrate their professional experience through a portfolio that demonstrates their practice as an artist. Students can enter the programme at the beginning of the year, in the first semester or opt for a mid-year start in the second semester. The MFA provides a pathway to doctoral level study. There are three common areas where Fine Arts graduates find employment – public sector, private organisations, or as a practising artist or entrepreneurial creative. As the business world looks to innovators, the capabilities developed through a creative education are becoming highly sought-after.

Study options

Full Time (1.5 Years)

Tuition fees
NZ$55,484.40 (27,92,511) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

March 2027

Venue

City Campus

22 Princes Street,

Auckland,

1142, North Island, New Zealand

Full Time (1.5 Years)

Tuition fees
NZ$55,484.40 (27,92,511) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

July 2027

Venue

City Campus

22 Princes Street,

Auckland,

1142, North Island, New Zealand

Entry requirements

For international students

You must have a grade point average of 4.5 or higher across 75 points of Stage III courses within your Bachelor of Fine Arts degree, or across your Postgraduate Certificate in Fine Arts.If you completed your entry degree more than three years prior to your proposed commencement of the MFA, then you may be required to provide a portfolio. We will contact you directly if this is required as part of your application.orYou must hold a Bachelors degree with a grade point average of 4.5 of higher across 75 points of Stage III courses, and have relevant experience.You will be required to submit a portfolio as part of your application and please see the ‘further programme requirements section below for information about this.Prior study completed at another tertiary institution or equivalent:You must have completed a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree (or equivalent) with a grade point equivalent of 4.5 or higher.You may also be asked to provide a portfolio and if this is needed we will contact you directly once you have submitted your Application for Admission. Please see the ‘further programme requirements section below for information about the portfolio elements.orYou must hold a Bachelors degree with a grade point average of 4.5 of higher, and have relevant experience.You will be required to submit a portfolio as part of your application and please see the ‘further programme requirements section below for information about this.

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

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