Art degrees abroad
Art is a varied subject which covers many different areas and specializations. Studying an art degree at a university is a great option if you’re a passionate artist who wants to improve their skills and pursue a career in the arts after graduation. You can study a general art degree, or specialize in something like fine art or sculpture.
Art specializations you can choose to study include:
- Fine art
- Graphic design
- Photography
- Painting
- Sculpture
- Animation
An art degree will teach you to think outside the box, and many programs include a lot more than just how to improve your artistic skills. You can learn about the business and management aspects of the art industry, and get help working on a portfolio that will help you get work after you graduate.
Studying art abroad means you’ll be able to experience some of the most famous paintings, sculptures and exhibitions in the world. You will also get to see how art influences a different culture, and see what has inspired those works of art.
Art program structure
There are a wide range of specific art programs you can choose to study, so think carefully about which area you’re most interested in and look for the degree that best matches your interests and skills.
You can study a degree in art as a BA at undergraduate level for three or four years, depending on your country of study. At master’s level you can get an MA over one or two years, or a doctorate as a PhD, MPhil or DFA (Doctorate in Fine Arts).
Most arts programs are very practical in nature, and you will spend a lot of your time working on projects on your own or in a group. You will be assessed through examples of your work, and some written coursework and exams.
The program structure and content of an art program will vary massively depending on the course you choose. It is possible to study a general art degree, but most of these programs require you to choose a specialism in your second year of study.
Although the curriculum and modules you study will be determined by the area of art you choose to study, there are some common subjects you can expect to see, including:
- Art and business
- History of art
- Practical skills
- Reflection and analysis
- Portfolio work
Types of art degrees
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Art study abroad programs
Art undergraduate programs
Bachelor's in art
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Art Therapy - BSc Long Island University Post, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 35,736 USD
- Start date
- January, September
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Art (Intermedia) - BA Arizona State University, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 30,134 USD
- Start date
- January, May, August
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History of Art - BA University of Birmingham, UK
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 3 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 18,700 GBP
- Start date
- September
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Art - New Media Arts - BFA University of Illinois at Chicago, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 29,800 USD
- Start date
- January, May, August
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Art Studio - Sculpture - BFA University of Nebraska-Lincoln, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 27,000 USD
- Start date
- January, June, August
Certificate in art
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Foundation Studies: Art, Design and Architecture - Cert RMIT University, Australia
- Program type
- Undergraduate certificate
- Duration
- 1 year
- Tuition fees per year
- 25,500 AUD
- Start date
- February, July
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Art Foundation - Cert Humber College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning, Canada
- Program type
- Undergraduate certificate
- Duration
- 1 year
- Tuition fees per year
- 15,412 CAD
- Start date
- September
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Art and Design Fundamentals - OCCert Centennial College, Canada
- Program type
- Undergraduate certificate
- Duration
- 1 year
- Tuition fees per year
- 16,531 CAD
- Start date
- January, July, September
Associate in art
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Art - AA Santiago Canyon College, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 8,304 USD
- Start date
- February, June, August
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Art: Drawing and Painting - AA San Jose City College, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 8,138 USD
- Start date
- January, August
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Art and Graphic Design - AA Hesston College, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 28,992 USD
- Start date
- January, August
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Forest Renewable Materials/Art and Design - ASc Southwestern Oregon Community College, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 10,791 USD
- Start date
- September, January, March, June
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Fine Arts: Art - AFA Elgin Community College, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 9,510 USD
- Start date
- January, February, June, August, September
Pathway in art
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Foundation Diploma in Art and Design - FD Bath Spa University, UK
- Program type
- Undergraduate pathway
- Duration
- 1 year
- Tuition fees per year
- 14,900 GBP
- Start date
- September
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Foundations in Art and Design - FD Durham College, Canada
- Program type
- Undergraduate pathway
- Duration
- 1 year
- Tuition fees per year
- 15,562 CAD
- Start date
- September
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Art and Design - Media (Foundation Studies) - FD Arts University Bournemouth, UK
- Program type
- Undergraduate pathway
- Duration
- 1 year
- Tuition fees per year
- 13,250 GBP
- Start date
- January, September
Diploma in art
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Game – Art - OCADip Durham College, Canada
- Program type
- Undergraduate diploma
- Duration
- 3 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 19,781 CAD
- Start date
- September
Art graduate programs
Master's in art
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Clinical Art Therapy and Counseling - MA Long Island University Post, USA
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 44,100 USD
- Start date
- January, September
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Art (Digital Technology) - MFA Arizona State University, USA
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 25,118 USD
- Start date
- August
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Art in Public Space - MA RMIT University, Australia
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 31,680 AUD
- Start date
- February, July
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Art & Humanities - MA University of Dundee, UK
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 1 year
- Tuition fees per year
- 17,275 GBP
- Start date
- September
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Art, Design and Performance - MPhil University of Portsmouth, UK
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 8,150 GBP
- Start date
- October, February
Doctorate in art
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Art - PhD RMIT University, Australia
- Program type
- Doctorate
- Duration
- 3 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 30,720 AUD
- Start date
- February, July
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Art, Design and Performance - PhD University of Portsmouth, UK
- Program type
- Doctorate
- Duration
- 3 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 16,300 GBP
- Start date
- October, February
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Archaeology and History of Art - PhD Koç University, Turkey
- Program type
- Doctorate
- Duration
- 3 years
- Tuition fees per year
- -
- Start date
- January, August
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Art - PhD University of Gloucestershire, UK
- Program type
- Doctorate
- Duration
- 3 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 13,200 GBP
- Start date
- January, September
Diploma in art
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Game – Art - OCDip Centennial College, Canada
- Program type
- Postgraduate diploma
- Duration
- 2 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 16,531 CAD
- Start date
- September
Pathway in art
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Art, Design and Media, Pre-Master’s - PGP University of Brighton, UK
- Program type
- Postgraduate pathway
- Duration
- 1 year
- Tuition fees per year
- 15,460 GBP
- Start date
- January, July, August, September
Future art careers
Becoming a professional artist is notoriously difficult, but there are a wide range of art related jobs and professions you can go into with a degree in art. Here are some of the jobs you might consider after you graduate:
- Graphic designer
- Illustrator
- Art gallery manager
- Photographer
- Art administrator
- Print maker
- Art teacher
- Animator
The career you go into will depend on which arts specialization you choose to follow. Think about what job you would like after graduation because this will help you choose the right program to study abroad.
