Overview

A stone’s throw from New York City, The Visual Arts programme from William Paterson University is dedicated to providing the MFA candidate with a rigorous environment in which to focus on professional goals and artistic excellence.

Mission

William Paterson University of New Jersey is a public institution that offers an outstanding and affordable education to a diverse traditional and nontraditional student body through baccalaureate, graduate and continuing education programmes.

The University's distinguished teachers, scholars and professionals actively challenge students to high levels of intellectual and professional accomplishment and personal growth in preparation for careers, advanced studies and productive citizenship. Faculty and staff use innovative approaches to research, learning and student support to expand students’ awareness of what they can accomplish.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Graduate Seminar in Modern and Contemporary Art

Graduate Seminar in Art Criticism and Theory

Studio Practice/Critique

Tracking the Artist's Way

The Nature of Imagination and Creativity

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

North Haledon, United States

Disciplines

Visual Arts View 436 other Masters in Visual Arts in United States

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

A Bachelor’s degree, a Bachelor of Fine Art, or a Bachelor of Art Studio degree from an accredited college or university. In certain cases where an applicant has a number of years of professional art activity, the committee, based on the qualitative evaluation of the work and the sponsorship of a faculty member, can grant admission.

Official transcripts from all institutions of higher learning attended.

A minimum of at least 6 credits in Art History is required.

Cumulative grade point average of no less than 3.00 on a 4.00 scale.

Digital portfolio of twenty images via Dropbox.

500-word artist statement that must discuss aesthetic interests, cite historical and contemporary influences on the work, and indicate career goals.

Resume documenting the chronology of all educational and work experience, including art experience, teaching experience, grants, honors, awards, exhibitions, and publications.

Two letters of recommendation

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

27220 USD / year

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Out-of-State

27220 USD / year

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17460 USD / year

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Funding

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