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Master of Fine Arts (MFA) at NSCAD University

NSCAD University, Canada

Programme overview

Full-time, 60-credit, studio-based programme recognizing a range of studio practices, taught across the Academy, Fountain and Port Campuses.

Duration: 20-24 months or 4 to 6 semesters  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

What you will study

Students work one-on-one with a chosen programme advisor to build an individualized studio research programme making up at least half of their credits, plus core courses on pedagogical strategy, studio arts-based research and thesis preparation.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A BFA or equivalent four-year qualification with an overall B average in relevant coursework (four-year diploma holders take a qualifying semester); applicants are selected through application review and interview. Requires statement of intent (500 words), transcripts, two letters of recommendation and a 20-file portfolio via SlideRoom. Application deadline January 15.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

All graduate programmes (MDes, MFA, MAAE) begin in the Fall term (September) only.

Graduate applications open October 1. Early application deadline November 1 for MAAE and MDes. Final application deadline January 15 for MFA, MDes and MAAE.

Apply through the official page: https://nscad.slideroom.com/

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