Programme overview

Main Subject

Art and Design

Degree

MFA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

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.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Art and Design

Degree

MFA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

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.

Admission Requirements

Cambridge CAE Advanced

176+

IELTS

6.5+

PTE Academic

58+

TOEFL

90+

Prior study completed at the University of Auckland:

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.

or

You 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.

or

You 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.

Application Deadline

04 Jul 2025

Program Duration

1 Year

Starting Month(s)

Mar

Starting Month(s)

Jul

Domestic

Starts from

10,892 NZD

International

Starts from

50,327 NZD

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