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MFA Design at University of Minnesota Twin Cities

University of Minnesota Twin Cities, United States

Programme overview

The design graduate program focuses on the study of relationships between humans and their designed environments. This focus is based on the assumption that design and analysis of environments contributes to the improvement of the human condition. The program addresses theory, research, and application, using a shared disciplinary base from the arts and social and behavioral sciences.

Faculty: College of Design  |  Duration: 3 years / Plan C 60 credits  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Minneapolis, MN, United States

What you will study

Required components: Program Core, Related Field, Required Additional Courses, Research Ethics (0 Credits, 2 Certificates), MFA Creative Thesis, Graphic Design. Students may be required to complete additional credits upon recommendation of their committee.

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Entry requirements

Eligibility requirements vary by track. Requirements by track are available on the track pages of the design graduate program website: https://design.umn.edu/ Minimum undergraduate GPA 3.0. Minimum English proficiency for international applicants: TOEFL iBT 79, IELTS 6.5.

Duration: 3 years / Plan C 60 credits

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