Master of Fine Arts [M.F.A]
STEM Course
2 years
Full Time
On Campus
Ranked #301 out of 691 by THE Global Ranking 2024
₹5.1 L/Yr
CA$8,242 /Yr
Offered By: Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Calgary
- University of Calgary offers a Master of Fine Arts with a duration of 2 years.
- The program is offered on a full-time basis.
- This is a thesis-based program. Students are required to prepare a thesis and successfully defend in an open oral defense.
- The program consists of eight courses, including studio courses in each year of the program.
- The Master of Fine Arts engages students in a deep exploration of visual art as practice-based creative research, drawing together the technical and interpretive skills required of a professional arts practice.
- Students work with a range of media or focus on a specific medium, and are given studio space and full access to the resources of the department.
- In each term, students complete a studio course and graduate seminar.
- Students will show their work in an exhibition as a program requirement.
- Students will take courses in research methods, art theory and criticism, critical study and research, and a conference course in Art History.
- Specializations:
- Sculpture
- Printmaking
- Photography
- Painting
- Drawing
- Media Art and Technology
- The program culminates in a final exhibition and a comprehensive written support paper reflecting the understanding of related critical and historical issues.
- The University of Calgary ranked 6th by Research Infosource in 2018 and in Top 5 for research performance in Canada.
- The Faculty of the department have received global recognition by winning awards like federal awards, Provincial awards, Indigenous awards, etc.
- The average salary after this program goes to 60,440 USD.
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Important Dates
| Event | Application Date |
|---|---|
| Application Deadline for September 2024 Intake | |
Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fees | ₹506101 (CAD 8242.68) |
Other Expenses
| Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
|---|---|
| Housing | ₹1011872 (CAD 16480) |
| Total Cost | ₹1431932 (CAD 102063) |
| Health Insurance | ₹20262 (CAD 330) |
| Books and supply | ₹18420 (CAD 300) |
| Compulsory Fees | ₹48836 (CAD 795.37) |
| Miscellaneous expenses | ₹332542 (CAD 5416) |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Bachelor's degree (4-years) from a recognized institution or an equivalent degree from the university.
- The related fields include a UG degree in Mathematics, Social Science, Statistics, History of Economics, Political Economy.
- GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 point system, over the past two years of full-time study (10 full-course equivalents or 60 units) of an undergraduate degree.
Work Experience Eligibility:
- Students may also be considered who have good research work.
- For the thesis-based Master's program, admission is offered based upon publications, participation in research projects, and academic awards.
- It typically takes two years to complete, with a maximum of four years.
Indian Student Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:
- Completed a 4-year Bachelor’s degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution
- Or, completed a 3-year Bachelor's Degree must hold a Master's Degree.
- Or, have a CGPA of 8/10 (or 7.5/10 for IIT's only).
Submission of GRE scores is compulsory for this program, and it is recommended to submit the scores (minimum 300) for better a chance of admission.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.
Scores Required
Required Document List
Following are the required Documents:
- CV/Resume: Outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work and/or volunteer experience.
- Transcript: A PDF copy of all post-secondary transcripts within the application or in Carleton Central.
- Two Letter of Reference: Referees (Teachers, guidance counselors, or Professors) should comment on academics and that references should submit along with the application system.
- Statement of Intent: Explain the reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
- Writing Sample: Students applying for a job, internship, may be asked to provide a writing sample that allows an employer or graduate program to judge student ability to convey a written message.
- Study proposal: Document proposing a research project, generally in the sciences or academia, and generally constitutes a request for sponsorship of that research.
- Statement of Purpose: An essay stating the purpose of applying to a particular course at a particular university.
- Statement of research interests: Student has to fill their interesting research work area in the application form.
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Career and Placement after Course
Career opportunities are:
- Advertising illustrator.
- Animator.
- Art director.
- Art critic.
- Art historian.
- Art instructor.
- Background artist.
- Billboard designer.
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
| Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT Scholarship | Scholarship per student₹ 7.7 L/Yr$12,499 | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeCollege-Specific | |
| VueVille Future Technology Scholarship | Scholarship per student₹ 61,400/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Prodigy Finance-GyanDhan Scholarship | Scholarship per student₹ 1.5 L/Yr$2,500 | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Golden Key Graduate Scholar Award | Scholarship per student₹ 1.5 L/Yr$2,500 | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Go Clean Scholarship | Scholarship per student₹ 2.1 L/Yr$3,500 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Saryu Doshi Graduate Fellowships in Liberal Arts & Sciences | Scholarship per student₹ 2.5 L/Yr$4,078 | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based |
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