Master of Fine Arts – MFA
Visual Arts
A course by
Massey University
Engage in rigorous, creative investigation across fine arts, design, and interdisciplinary art practice. The Master of Fine Arts at Massey University offers in-depth research, professional studios, and a nationally recognised faculty to advance your creative practice.
NZ$11,615
inc GST
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In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Wellington campus, Wellington
It will take a total of 18 months
NZ$11,615
inc GST
Enquire about international pricing
Core skills this course teaches
Advanced Creative Practice
Demonstrate conceptual depth, nuanced technical skills, and self-motivated creative processes in your area of fine arts.
Critical Research Skills
Apply a range of research methods, including indigenous methodologies and critical frameworks, to inform and extend your creative work.
Professional Development
Develop and present a significant body of work with a professional level of conceptual and technical sophistication.
What You're Signing Up For
The Master of Fine Arts (MFA) at Massey University is a 1.5 year postgraduate degree that brings together artists, curators, and social practitioners from all creative disciplines. It is designed to deepen conceptual and practical skills through advanced studio research, critical debate, interdisciplinary engagement, and partnership with leading practitioners. Students work within a supportive community with world-class facilities, engaging mātauranga toi Māori and contemporary global perspectives. The programme expects independent, process-driven exploration and culminates in a major thesis project.
Course Content
- Advanced studio-based research and development
- Research methods for creative practice
- Māori research methodologies in creative practice
- Critical theory and contextual studies
- Development of innovative creative projects
- Exploration of interdisciplinary and socially engaged art
- Curatorial and event practice
- Arts publishing
- Thesis project and exegesis
What you need to know first
University entrance requirements
Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours) or equivalent with B average in part 4
OR Postgraduate Diploma in Fine Arts or equivalent with B average
OR relevant Bachelor’s degree with B average
OR admission with evidence of appropriate practical, professional, and scholarly experience
Interview and assessment of a portfolio of relevant creative work
English language requirements for international students
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Practicing artistCuratorArts writerEducator in the artsCreative directorArt administratorArts publishingCommunity-based art practitioner
