Visual Arts

1.1k Master's degrees in Visual Arts

University of Kent4,1(65)

Canterbury, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide

Performance and Theatre Making

Create innovative new theatre by cultivating your dramaturgical skills, performance training and critical thinking. Gain confidence in facilitation and community engagement to reach your audiences. Build your networks and industry knowledge through placement study. Emerge with a well-rounded skillset that prepares you to make, perform and facilitate creative work for the contemporary cultural environment.

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

1 year$26,190/yr

London Metropolitan University4,2(125)

City of London, United Kingdom Top 6% in Worldwide

Visual Communication - Illustration

This Visual Communication - Illustration MA programme from London Metropolitan University with an emphasis on research, experimentation and creative risk-taking, will empower you to enter your field with a clear vision and sense of your role as a designer in today’s world.

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

1 year$27,140/yr

York University4,0(147)

Toronto, Canada Top 2% in Worldwide

Art History and Visual Culture

The Art History and Visual Culture programme at York University offers advanced study in Canadian heritage and global artistic practices. This degree is available in both full-time and part-time modes, with the MA typically spanning five terms. Students engage with diverse subjects from curatorial studies to critical theory.

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

2½ years$9,225/yr

University of Wolverhampton4,2(102)

Wolverhampton, United Kingdom Top 6% in Worldwide

Film and Television Production

The Film and Television Production course at University of Wolverhampton provides students with the skills, knowledge and creative development to advance their skills as a film and screen maker. It is designed to encourage focus on the role or part of the industry specific to their ambitions.

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

1 year$23,001/yr

San Diego State University4,5(35)

San Diego, United States Top 4% in Worldwide

Film and Television Production

To be seriously considered for admission, Film and Television Production applicants at San Diego State University must post a Graduate Record Exam (GRE) Verbal score of 150 or higher (450 or higher using old grading system), a math score of 142 or higher (450 or higher using old grading system), and a GRE Writing Assessment (GRE-W) of Level 4 or higher.

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

3 years$11,548/yr

University of Texas at Austin4,3(27)

Austin, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Studio Art

The Studio Art MFA program from University of Texas at Austin is a fast-paced, full-time, studio-intensive interdisciplinary degree program that takes full advantage of the university’s physical, technical and intellectual resources.

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

2 years$19,212/yr

Istituto Europeo Di Design (IED)3,8(32)

Milano, Italy

Digital Arts and Creative Technologies

Develop artistic projects in digital environments through technological mastery and design with this Digital Arts and Creative Technologies programme from Istituto Europeo Di Design (IED).

Master Full-time On-campus

9 months$17,691/full

Domus Academy4,3(9)

Paris, France

Fashion Styling and Visual Merchandising - International Pre-Master's Programme

This one-year Fashion Styling and Visual Merchandising - International Pre-Master's Programme from OnCampus Paris offers successful students guaranteed progression to a range of partner universities, including Domus Academy.

Pre-Master Full-time On-campus

9 months$25,939/full

The University of Montana5,0(1)

Missoula, United States Top 7% in Worldwide

Media Arts

The Media Arts programme at The University of Montana offers a comprehensive curriculum focused on creative innovation. This undergraduate degree provides flexible study modes, including online options, allowing students to explore digital design and film production within a dynamic, modern academic environment in Missoula.

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

3 years$38,750/yr

Stockholm University3,9(95)

Stockholm, Sweden Top 1% in Worldwide

Curating Art

The International MA in Curating Art was one of the first curatorial studies programmes in Scandinavia, and has been developed as an ongoing collaboration between Art History (together with the schools of Business and Law) at Stockholm University together with prominent art institutions in Stockholm.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$13,520/yr

Massachusetts College of Art and Design1,0(1)

Boston, United States

Design - The Dynamic Media Institute

Design - The Dynamic Media Institute program from Massachusetts College of Art and Design enables students to pursue a thesis through a rigorous practice of research, prototyping, and writing.

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

2 years$27,450/yr

University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg4,1(152)

Johannesburg, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Contemporary Curatorial Practice

Master of arts by coursework and research report in the field of Contemporary Curatorial Practice at University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg.

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

1 year$3,202/yr

Birkbeck, University of London4,1(35)

London, United Kingdom Top 3% in Worldwide

Arts Policy and Management

The Arts Policy and Management programme at Birkbeck, University of London offers an M.A. degree designed for those passionate about the creative industries. This one-year full-time course provides flexible learning options, including on-campus and online formats, allowing students to tailor their education to their needs.

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

1 year$27,601/yr

University of East London4,2(153)

London, United Kingdom Top 8% in Worldwide

Filmmaking

The University of East London offers an M.A. in Filmmaking, a one-year full-time programme designed for those passionate about film. This course combines theoretical knowledge with practical skills, preparing students for the dynamic film industry. Engage with experienced practitioners and develop your unique creative vision while honing technical expertise.

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

1 year$21,115/yr

The City University of New York4,2(40)

New York City, United States Top 8% in Worldwide

Film

The Film programme at The City University of New York is an intensive MFA degree delivered full-time over two years. This unique course offers a complete immersion in both documentary and fiction filmmaking. Based in New York City, students benefit from an international community and professional production facilities.

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

2 years$12,825/yr

Anglia Ruskin University4,0(113)

Cambridge, United Kingdom Top 5% in Worldwide

Children's Book Illustration

Academic interest in children’s book illustration is growing. Examine this field of illustration through a combination of practical work and theoretical enquiry with the Children's Book Illustration program at Anglia Ruskin University.

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

1 year$22,662/yr

Florida State University4,4(380)

Tallahassee, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Studio Art

The mission for the Master of Fine Arts Studio Art at Florida State University curriculum is to offer the students discipline, training, and artistic understanding required for life as a practicing artist and professional.

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

3 years$21,129/yr

Tshwane University of Technology4,3(37)

Pretoria, South Africa Top 8% in Worldwide

Motion Picture Production

Holders of any other equivalent South African or international qualification may also beconsidered for the Motion Picture Production program from Tshwane University of Technology.

Master Full-time On-campus

1 yearTuition not available

Macau University of Science & Technology

Macau, Macao (SAR) Top 3% in Worldwide

Film Production

Macau University of Science & Technology offers the Film Production programme.

Master Full-time On-campus

2 years$18,854/yr

Newcastle University4,2(92)

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide

Heritage, Museums and Galleries

The flexible research Heritage, Museums and Galleries programme from Newcastle University focuses on our key research themes. These are: cultural politics and policy; identity, community and place; and representation and media.

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

1 year$33,111/yr