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MA - Fine Art

Scientific College of Design

Muscat, Muscat, Oman

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Offered by Scientific College of Design in Muscat, Oman, MA - Fine Art is a master's degree in Visual Arts programme. The programme runs for 2 years. It carries 36.0 credits (credit hours). Tuition for international students is OMR 6,000 per total (OMR 6,000 per total for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Master's Degree
Field: Visual Arts
Duration: 2 years
Credits: 36.0 (credit hours)
Local tuition: OMR 6,000 / total
International tuition: OMR 6,000 / total

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Last checked October 2026 · Source: scd.edu.om ·

Program details

Overview

The Master of Arts in Fine Art at the Scientific College of Design is a graduate programme arranged into a first and a second year. Shared courses cover art and design management, research methods, and design theory and aesthetics, with art criticism and a first specialised studio following in the opening year. The second year adds a further specialised studio, a visual communication course, an elective and a graduate thesis project. The art and design management course links art with business activity, with attention to creative strategy and the managerial skills needed to develop art and design ventures. Admission calls for an undergraduate degree from a recognised institution with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 on a scale of 4, a portfolio of the applicant's artworks or projects and an interview with representatives of the academic department. Applicants with a GPA between 2.5 and 2.74 may be considered for conditional admission for a single semester.

Requirements

Minimum GPA: 2.75 / 4.0
Interview: Required
Admission Requirements: Applicants need an undergraduate degree from a recognised college or university with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 on a scale of 4 (B average) or an equivalent grade. Applicants with a GPA from 2.5 to 2.74 may be considered for conditional acceptance for one semester, to assess their potential at graduate level. A portfolio of the applicant's artworks or projects and an interview with representatives of the academic department are also required.

Application Details

Portfolio Requirements: Portfolio of the applicant's artworks or projects

About Scientific College of Design

Type: College
Control: Private
Founded: 2004
Students: 1,222
Programs: 14
Location: Muscat, Muscat, Oman

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does MA - Fine Art award?

Scientific College of Design awards a Master's Degree in the field of Visual Arts on completion of this programme.

How long does MA - Fine Art take?

The programme runs for 2 years.

How much does MA - Fine Art cost?

Tuition for international students is OMR 6,000 per total (OMR 6,000 per total for local students).

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