This three-year MFA at the University of Macau is taught in Chinese and English and takes an interdisciplinary route into contemporary art practice, together with in-depth knowledge of art history and art theory. It aims to cultivate a practising workforce for the art industry with a solid theoretical foundation.
Graduates are expected to formulate and carry out feasible artistic projects, apply their skills and theory to practical work or writing, and produce a body of work that is cohesive visually and unified conceptually. Career paths include creating, teaching and research in artistic and educational organisations, and graduates are qualified to pursue PhD or DFA study.
Applicants must hold a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. The programme follows the university's general admission rules, with English proficiency assessed by the academic unit and flexibility for applicants with an outstanding portfolio and potential. Tuition fees are published on a separate programme page.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Applicants must hold a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree and meet the University's general admission rules. The general English requirement is TOEFL 550/80, IELTS 6 or CET-6 430; for this programme, Mainland China's Graduate Entrance Exam score and CET-4 score are also accepted for reference. The academic unit assesses English proficiency according to the applicant's research direction, and applicants with an outstanding portfolio and potential may be admitted with flexibility.
