Master of Fine Arts 24 months Postgraduate Programme By The University of Sydney |TopUniversities
Subject Ranking

# 51-100QS Subject Rankings

Programme Duration

24 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

46,900 AUDTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

4Scholarships

Programme overview

Main Subject

Art and Design

Degree

MFA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master of Fine Arts by research is designed to provide you with the opportunity to develop your art practice through advanced research in one or more discipline area. Delivered by Sydney College of the Arts (SCA),  this is primarily undertaken as a supervised independent study program of written work and studio research.

This course is for visual arts students who aim to elevate their practice through research-driven exploration. It’s suited to those with an advanced degree in visual arts or related fields. It provides an opportunity to create original work under expert guidance at Sydney College of the Arts.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Art and Design

Degree

MFA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master of Fine Arts by research is designed to provide you with the opportunity to develop your art practice through advanced research in one or more discipline area. Delivered by Sydney College of the Arts (SCA),  this is primarily undertaken as a supervised independent study program of written work and studio research.

This course is for visual arts students who aim to elevate their practice through research-driven exploration. It’s suited to those with an advanced degree in visual arts or related fields. It provides an opportunity to create original work under expert guidance at Sydney College of the Arts.

Admission Requirements

6.5+
85+
64+

To be eligible for admission to the Master of Fine Arts, you must present a portfolio of work that demonstrates you have the level of art practice proficiency expected of an advanced research applicant.

In addition, you must have completed the equivalent of one of the following in visual arts or other subject area related to your proposed research area:

  • bachelor's degree with honours; or
  • bachelor's degree and graduate diploma; or
  • master's degree by coursework with an independent research component such as a thesis, dissertation or research project.

These criteria constitute the minimum requirements for eligibility and do not guarantee admission. That remains at the discretion of the relevant supervisors and departments, and access to supervision remains highly competitive. The University must certify that there are sufficient supervisory and other resources and facilities available to enable your candidature to be completed successfully.

2 Years
Aug
Feb

Tuition fees

International
46,900 AUD

Scholarships

Sydney Scholars India Scholarship

Sydney Scholars India Scholarship
Bachelors Master Open

Value

$10000

Deadline

31 Dec 2030

Application requirements

QS Event attendance is required

Entry requirements

You must be admitted to this school to be awarded

Peace and Social Justice Scholarship

Peace and Social Justice Scholarship
Master Open

Value

$8000

Deadline

31 Dec 2026

Application requirements

QS Event attendance is required

Entry requirements

You must be admitted to this school to be awarded

Sydney International Student Award

Sydney International Student Award
Bachelors Master Open

Value

20% tuition fee waiver

Deadline

31 Dec 2030

Application requirements

QS Event attendance is required

Entry requirements

You must be admitted to this school to be awarded

Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarship

Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarship
Bachelors Master Open

Value

$40000

Deadline

31 Dec 2032

Application requirements

QS Event Attendance is NOT required

Entry requirements

You must be admitted to this school to be awarded

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