The University of Western Australia
Master of Fine Arts (Research)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationThis specialist degree provides a high-quality academic qualification in the theory and practice of the fine arts that carries credibility both nationally and internationally and empowers artists in their pursuit of national and international recognition.
The Master of Fine Arts consists of a combination of thesis and creative work. This course assumes a high level of both theoretical and practical expertise in fine arts.
Delivery mode
The University of Western Australia offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Blended
Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.
Locations
- 35 Stirling Highway, Perth
- Cnr Princess Road and Goldsworthy Road, Claremont
- 35 Stirling Terrace, Albany
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Qualifications equivalent to a Bachelor of Fine Arts with at least upper second class honours. Applicants may be accepted if they have completed the requirements of a bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline, plus the requirements for a qualification in Art Practice from a recognised tertiary institution (or are judged by the Board, having regard to the recommendation of the Head of the School of Architecture, Landscape and Visual Arts, to have equivalent practical expertise and professional standing) and who can satisfy the Board that they have the general ability to complete the course and the ability to prepare and present a thesis.
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
Career opportunities
The Master of Fine Arts (Research) will prepare you for the following roles.
Art Director
An Art Director oversees the visual representation of an organisation or the creative design elements of a particular project. You’ll collaborate w...
Art Teacher
An Art Teacher guides students in artistic disciplines, including visual arts, through theoretical and practical instruction, fostering creativity...
Artist
An Artist uses their skills to create pieces for sale or for public viewing. You might specialise in a particular kind of artwork such as paintings...
Senior Curator
Senior Curators research, develop, and curate exhibitions and displays at large art galleries and museums. They are confident leaders and communica...
Researcher
Researchers are degree-qualified professionals who seek to discover new information and technologies in their field of expertise. It could be marke...
About The University of Western Australia
Just 10 minutes from Perth city, UWA is located on the banks of the Swan River, or Derbal Yerrigan, on the land of the Whadjuk Nation.
We have the immense privilege of sitting on the sacred soil where Western Australian kaartdijin, or knowledge, began. It has been a place to gather and learn for tens of thousands of years, with stories and lessons shared from generation to generation of the world’s oldest continuous culture.
Today, we welcome you to continue seeking and sharing wisdom with us. Our students take their learning beyond the books, at the cutting edge of knowledge creation, from passionate lecturers with real industry experience and connections. We’ll support them in their learning journeys and help set them up for a career they’ll love.
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