Master of Visual Arts
Arts and humanities
The Master of Visual Arts degree is suited to artists who want to deepen their understanding of the contemporary art world and graduates who are changing disciplines and want to pursue and expand their artistic and creative capabilities. You will extend and refine your visual literacy skills, your ability to critically analyse artworks, and your understanding of key concepts in contemporary visual art. The degree encourages you to explore ideas in contemporary visual culture and develop your stu
Official- Duration
- 2 years
- Qualification
- Masters Degree (Coursework)
- AQF 9
- Campus
- South Bank
- QLD · +1 more campus
- Course code
- CRICOS 085198M
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Course overview
The Master of Visual Arts degree is suited to artists who want to deepen their understanding of the contemporary art world and graduates who are changing disciplines and want to pursue and expand their artistic and creative capabilities. You will extend and refine your visual literacy skills, your ability to critically analyse artworks, and your understanding of key concepts in contemporary visual art. The degree encourages you to explore ideas in contemporary visual culture and develop your studio art practice so you can produce a significant body of work for exhibition. By joining a community of expert art practitioners you will be encouraged to experiment and stretch the boundaries of innovation across a broad range of media, including drawing, jewellery, painting, photography, print-making and sculpture.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
Planning reference: missing 2027 requirements use the latest published requirements from 2026; newer explicit 2027 requirements take precedence.
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- IELTS AcademicOverall 6.5L 6 · R 6 · W 6 · S 6
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
To be eligible for admission to the Master of Visual Arts, applicants must have one of: Pathway 1; 1 year program (80CP); hold a Bachelor degree (or higher) in a related discipline from a recognised tertiary institution AND a minimum of 3 years professional experience; Graduate Certificate in Visual Arts; Pathway 2; 1.5 year program (120CP); A recognised Bachelor degree (or higher) in a related discipline with a minimum grade point average of 4.0 using a 7.0 scale; A combination of alternative admission criteria such as formal, informal, and non-formal learning deemed to be equivalent to the above.; Pathway 3; 2 year program (160CP); Hold a Bachelor degree (or higher) in any discipline from a recognised tertiary institution.
Intakes and tuition
Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.
| Intake | Campus | Starts | Applications close | Tuition | For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 · Semester 1 | Brisbane City | 1 March 2027 | — | $39,500per year | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 2 | Brisbane City | 12 July 2027 | — | — | International students |
Where it is taught
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.
- Master of Visual Artsgriffith.edu.au
- Griffith Universitygriffith.edu.au
- CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
- Griffith English Language Institute Guide 2026Official source
- Griffith University 2026 International Student GuideOfficial source
- Griffith Understanding Entry RequirementsOfficial source
- QS World University Rankings 2027Official source