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Visual Arts degrees abroad

Visual arts is a vast subject area that encompasses many creative disciplines, including drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, graphic design, and more. Programs are designed to prepare students for an array of exciting art-related careers.

As well as learning about visual art theory, processes, and history, you’ll develop your practical skills by experimenting with tools and mediums. By analyzing and interpreting the masterpieces of famous creators, you’ll become fluent at expressing meaning and concepts through your own work.

Despite being a global language, art is heavily influenced by social, cultural, and historical factors. Studying abroad is a terrific opportunity to understand, appreciate, and be inspired by different styles and methods of art. The experience will transform you into a more adventurous and versatile artist.

Visual Arts program structure

Bachelor’s degrees in visual arts are normally studied over three years, but they can last for four years if you complete an optional placement year. Placement years take place in the third year of your program and give you a useful insight into future career opportunities.

As the home of one of the world’s most vibrant and diverse art scenes, the US attracts plenty of international visual arts students. At the undergraduate level, you’ll likely study a four-year bachelor of fine arts (BFA) degree. Unlike traditional American degrees, these programs have a more professional focus and include fewer general education classes.

Postgraduate study options are available if you’re looking to further enhance your knowledge and skills. MA programs require one year of full-time study, whereas master of fine arts (MFA) programs take between 18 and 24 months to finish.

You’ll spend lots of your time in studio-based lectures, tutorials, workshops, and critiques. Some universities also arrange field trips to art galleries and exhibitions, as well as guest presentations from field experts.

Since visual arts is such a far-reaching field, students usually choose to specialize in a particular branch of the subject. Most universities offer an array of elective modules so it’s easy to tailor your degree to your interests, but here are some of the core modules you can expect to encounter:

  • Understanding visual culture
  • Principles and theories of visual communication
  • Cultural, historical and contemporary influences on visual art
  • Fundamentals of drawing, color, and form
  • Painting
  • Photography
  • Digital art forms
  • Graphics

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Visual Arts study abroad programs

Visual arts undergraduate programs

Bachelor's in visual arts

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    Visual Arts/Concurrent Education - Dual BA/BEd University of Windsor, Canada

    Program type
    Bachelor's
    Duration
    5 years
    Annual tuition fee
    24,668 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 33,504 CAD

    Start date
    January, May
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    Art - Visual Arts and Emerging Media Management - BA University of Central Florida, USA

    Program type
    Bachelor's
    Duration
    4 years
    Annual tuition fee
    22,478 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 22,478 USD

    Start date
    January, May
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    Art: Visual Arts - BA/BSc Middle Tennessee State University, USA

    Program type
    Bachelor's
    Duration
    4 years
    Annual tuition fee
    29,144 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 29,144 USD

    Start date
    August, January
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    Art: Visual Arts - BA California State University, San Bernardino, USA

    Program type
    Bachelor's
    Duration
    4 years
    Annual tuition fee
    16,722 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 16,722 USD

    Start date
    August
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    Fine Arts: Visual Arts - BA Auburn University at Montgomery, USA

    Program type
    Bachelor's
    Duration
    4 years
    Annual tuition fee
    20,336 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 20,336 USD

    Start date
    August, January, June
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Diploma in visual arts

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    Visual Arts - AdvDip RMIT University, Australia

    Program type
    Undergraduate diploma
    Duration
    1 year
    Annual tuition fee
    13,276 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 20,500 AUD

    Start date
    February, July
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    Visual Arts - Dip University of the Fraser Valley, Canada

    Program type
    Undergraduate diploma
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    13,915 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 18,900 CAD

    Start date
    September, January
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    Visual Arts and Design - Dip Northwestern Polytechnic, Canada

    Program type
    Undergraduate diploma
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    10,900 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 14,805 CAD

    Start date
    January, August
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Visual arts graduate programs

Master's in visual arts

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    Māori Visual Arts - MMVA Massey University, New Zealand

    Program type
    Master's
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    23,133 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 36,810 NZD

    Start date
    November, February, July
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    Visual Arts - MVA KdG University of Applied Sciences, Belgium

    Program type
    Master's
    Duration
    1 year
    Annual tuition fee
    7,580 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 7,102 EUR

    Start date
    September
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    Visual Arts: Installation - MVA Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand

    Program type
    Master's
    Duration
    18 months
    Annual tuition fee
    23,693 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 37,701 NZD

    Start date
    February, July
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    Visual Arts - MFA Miami International University of Art & Design, USA

    Program type
    Master's
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    29,475 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 29,475 USD

    Start date
    October, January, April, July
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Diploma in visual arts

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    Māori Visual Arts - PGDip Massey University, New Zealand

    Program type
    Postgraduate diploma
    Duration
    1 year
    Annual tuition fee
    23,133 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 36,810 NZD

    Start date
    November, February, July
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Pathway in visual arts

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    Visual Arts - PGP KdG University of Applied Sciences, Belgium

    Program type
    Postgraduate pathway
    Duration
    1 year
    Annual tuition fee
    7,379 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 6,913 EUR

    Start date
    September
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Future visual arts careers

Your creativity, communication skills, and eye for detail will open doors to countless career paths and opportunities. Employers in art, advertising, education, business, and more will be fighting to snap up your potential and talent.

You could apply your expertise to almost any sector you wish. The list below outlines some of the most common roles landed by graduates:

  • Graphic designer
  • Illustrator
  • Art therapist
  • Arts administrator
  • Exhibit designer
  • Photographer
  • Sculptor
  • Art director

Entering art competitions, showcasing your work at your exhibitions, and securing relevant work experience are just some of the ways you can attract the attention of recruiters. If you’re unsure of how to boost your employment prospects, most universities have a careers office you can speak to.