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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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    International Business and Strategy (Art Conjoint Program) - BBus Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand

    Program type
    Bachelor's
    Duration
    4 years
    Annual tuition fee
    19,691 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 32,847 NZD

    Start date
    February, July
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    Art, Media, and Design: Studio Art - BFA DePaul University, USA

    Program type
    Bachelor's
    Duration
    4 years
    Annual tuition fee
    40,551 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 40,551 USD

    Start date
    September
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    Archaeology and History of Art - BA Koç University, Turkey

    Program type
    Bachelor's
    Duration
    4 years
    Annual tuition fee
    21,500 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 21,500 USD

    Start date
    August, January
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    Art - BA Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi, USA

    Program type
    Bachelor's
    Duration
    4 years
    Annual tuition fee
    14,676 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 14,676 USD

    Start date
    January, May
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    Art: Art Education - BScEd University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, USA

    Program type
    Bachelor's
    Duration
    4 years
    Annual tuition fee
    16,800 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 16,800 USD

    Start date
    September, January
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Associate in art

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    Art - AA Lake Land College, USA

    Program type
    Associate
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    13,500 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 13,500 USD

    Start date
    August, January, June
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    Art - AA College of Alameda, USA

    Program type
    Associate
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    10,740 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 10,740 USD

    Start date
    August, January
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    Art - AA College of Southern Nevada, USA

    Program type
    Associate
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    11,048 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 11,048 USD

    Start date
    August, January, June
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    Art - AA Santiago Canyon College, USA

    Program type
    Associate
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    9,384 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 9,384 USD

    Start date
    August, February, June
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    Art: 2D - AFA North Seattle College, USA

    Program type
    Associate
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    9,687 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 9,687 USD

    Start date
    September, January, April, June
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Diploma in art

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    Game: Art - OCDip Centennial College, Canada

    Program type
    Undergraduate diploma
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    12,298 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 16,704 CAD

    Start date
    September, January
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    Jewellery Art and Design - Dip Vancouver Community College, Canada

    Program type
    Undergraduate diploma
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    13,797 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 18,740 CAD

    Start date
    September, January, May
    Show program overview about Jewellery Art and Design
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    Visual Art - Dip Red Deer Polytechnic, Canada

    Program type
    Undergraduate diploma
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    16,566 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 22,500 CAD

    Start date
    September, January, May
    Show program overview about Visual Art

Certificate in art

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    Aboriginal Art - Cert Portage College, Canada

    Program type
    Undergraduate certificate
    Duration
    1 year
    Annual tuition fee
    9,015 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 12,244 CAD

    Start date
    August
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    Art - Cert North Seattle College, USA

    Program type
    Undergraduate certificate
    Duration
    1 year
    Annual tuition fee
    9,687 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 9,687 USD

    Start date
    September, January, April, June
    Show program overview about Art
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    Art and Design Fundamentals - OCCert Centennial College, Canada

    Program type
    Undergraduate certificate
    Duration
    1 year
    Annual tuition fee
    12,298 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 16,704 CAD

    Start date
    September, January, July
    Show program overview about Art and Design Fundamentals
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    Art and Design Fundamentals - Cert (Arts) Georgian College, Canada

    Program type
    Undergraduate certificate
    Duration
    8 months
    Annual tuition fee
    12,610 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 17,127 CAD

    Start date
    September
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    Art Foundation - Cert Humber College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning, Canada

    Program type
    Undergraduate certificate
    Duration
    1 year
    Annual tuition fee
    11,347 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 15,412 CAD

    Start date
    September
    Show program overview about Art Foundation

Pathway in art

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    Art, Design and Media - UGP Nottingham Trent University, UK

    Program type
    Undergraduate pathway
    Duration
    1 year
    Annual tuition fee
    19,500 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 15,720 GBP

    Start date
    September, October, January, February
    Show program overview about Art, Design and Media
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    Art and Design - FD Arts University Plymouth, UK

    Program type
    Undergraduate pathway
    Duration
    1 year
    Annual tuition fee
    14,265 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 11,500 GBP

    Start date
    September
    Show program overview about UAL Foundation Diploma in Art & Design

Art graduate programs

Master's in art

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    Concept Art - MA Teesside University, UK

    Program type
    Master's
    Duration
    1 year
    Annual tuition fee
    18,607 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 15,000 GBP

    Start date
    September, January
    Show program overview about Concept Art
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    Art and Design - MRes KdG University of Applied Sciences, Belgium

    Program type
    Master's
    Duration
    1 year
    Annual tuition fee
    3,046 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 2,856 EUR

    Start date
    September
    Show program overview about Advanced Master: Master of Research in Art and Design
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    Art: Art History - MA California State University, Long Beach, USA

    Program type
    Master's
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    14,620 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 14,620 USD

    Start date
    January, August
    Show program overview about Art: Art History
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    Art - MFA California State University, San Bernardino, USA

    Program type
    Master's
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    13,404 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 13,404 USD

    Start date
    August
    Show program overview about Art
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    Art - MA Long Island University Post, USA

    Program type
    Master's
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    44,100 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 44,100 USD

    Start date
    September, January
    Show program overview about Art

Doctorate in art

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    Art - PhD RMIT University, Australia

    Program type
    Doctorate
    Duration
    3 years
    Annual tuition fee
    19,934 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 30,720 AUD

    Start date
    February, July
    Show program overview about Art
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    Art Theory - PhD University of Canterbury, New Zealand

    Program type
    Doctorate
    Duration
    1 year
    Annual tuition fee
    4,255 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 7,099 NZD

    Start date
    August, September, October, November, January, February, March, April, May, June, July
    Show program overview about Art Theory
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    Art, Design and Performance - PhD University of Portsmouth, UK

    Program type
    Doctorate
    Duration
    3 years
    Annual tuition fee
    20,219 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 16,300 GBP

    Start date
    October, February
    Show program overview about Art, Design and Performance
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    Curriculum and Instruction: Art - EdS/MEd Florida Atlantic University, USA
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    Program type
    Doctorate/Master's
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    19,456 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 19,456 USD

    Start date
    August, January, May
    Show program overview about Curriculum and Instruction: Art

Diploma in art

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    Art Curatorship - PGDipArtCuratorship University of Canterbury, New Zealand

    Program type
    Postgraduate diploma
    Duration
    1 year
    Annual tuition fee
    16,306 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 27,200 NZD

    Start date
    January, February
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Certificate in art

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    Art and Design - GradCert Ulster University, UK

    Program type
    Postgraduate certificate
    Duration
    3 years
    Annual tuition fee
    19,649 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 15,840 GBP

    Start date
    September
    Show program overview about Art and Design
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    Secondary Art and Design - PGCert Bath Spa University, UK

    Program type
    Postgraduate certificate
    Duration
    1 year
    Annual tuition fee
    18,669 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 15,050 GBP

    Start date
    January, February
    Show program overview about Secondary Art and Design

Pathway in art

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    Art, Design and Media (Pre-Masters) - PGP University of Brighton, UK

    Program type
    Postgraduate pathway
    Duration
    1 year
    Annual tuition fee
    17,676 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 14,250 GBP

    Start date
    August, September, January, July
    Show program overview about Art, Design and Media, Pre-Master’s

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.