The University of Melbourne

Master of Fine Arts (By Research)

The University of Melbourne

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00116K

The Master of Fine Arts aims to provide opportunities for suitably qualified candidates to develop their potential for research, develop mastery in their field of practice and contribute to understandings of contemporary artistic practice and theories of arts and culture. High quality research subjects and independent supervision ensure artistic and intellectual excellence and leadership potential, and learning and training takes place in an international context. Completion of the Master of Fine Arts signifies that the holder has undertaken a substantial piece of original research, which has been conducted and reported by the holder under proper academic supervision and in a research environment for a prescribed period.

Structure

Students are required to complete FINA90002 Research Methods

Subjects

  • Dance
  • Design
  • Film and television
  • Indigenous arts and culture
  • Music theatre
  • Production
  • Theatre practice
  • Visual art

Standard entry requirements

  • An honours degree with at least H2A (75%) average, including a major relevant to the stream to which entry is sought, or equivalent or
  • A relevant undergraduate degree with at least H2A (75%) average and at least two years of documented work experience relevant to the stream to which entry is sought or
  • An undergraduate degree in any discipline and at least five years of documented work experience relevant to the stream to which entry is sought or
  • At least five years of documented relevant work experience related to the stream to which entry is sought and demonstrating outstanding artistic ability, together with evidence of ability in academic writing and research or scholarship appropriate for postgraduate study and Performance in one or more of an audition, test, interview, workshop, portfolio or folio presentation, as prescribed by the Academic Board for the stream to which entry is sought.

Study information

CampusFeesEntryMid year intakeAttendance
Southbank International: $81,344 No
  • Full-time : 2 years
Southbank No
  • Full-time : 2 years
  • Part-time : 4 years

Fee comments

Campuses: Southbank.

This course is also for domestics please contact University of Melbourne for more informations about tuition fees

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