Master of Fine Arts in Media and Artistic Research

The Master of Arts program encourages students to consider innovative research questions that investigate new terrain, combining contemporary theoretical and methodological frames in the fine arts and cultural studies beyond the traditional disciplinary boundaries. Its purpose is to train the next generation of arts and culture leaders, including academics, policy-makers, curators, directors of arts organizations, and more.This program is designed for completion within one calendar year, enabling people in the work force to return to school to upgrade their credentials in a short amount of time, and creating a clear path for students who want to undertake doctoral-level studies.The Master of Arts can lead to positions in galleries and museums, arts and culture organizations, government policy work, and more.

A graduating average of at least 70 per cent from a four-year baccalaureate degree (or equivalent) is required for admission to all programs except for English, History, Mathematics and Statistics and the Master of Public Administration where the required average is 75 per cent. Applicants with a marginally lower four-year average may be accepted if their performance in the last two complete years is significantly higher (75 per cent or more).