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Bachelor of Art

University of Massachusetts Boston

Boston, United States
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

A studio-based fine art degree exploring visual studies and creative practice.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Develop subject knowledge in Art and apply creative methods
Develop and critique original work
And communicate design or artistic intentions.

Career outcomes

Art Research Assistant
Program Coordinator
Project Assistant
Research and Policy Associate

Curriculum

The degree combines universitywide and NUpath requirements with major courses totalling 130 semester hours
Including Art and Design at Northeastern
Media Art
Culture
And Social Justice
Elements of Visual Composition
Representational Drawing
Abstract Drawing
Making with Form and Materials
Plus electives.

Entry requirements

Academic

High school completion with official high school record or leaving certificate and graduation exam results
Academic recommendation letter
500-word essay
Transfer applicants submit all college transcripts (high school record also if under 24 college credits)

Accepted academic background

High school completion with official high school record or leaving certificate and graduation exam results, Academic recommendation letter, 500-word essay, Transfer applicants submit all college transcripts (high school record also if under 24 college credits)

Language tests

TOEFL iBT 79
IELTS 6.0
Duolingo 105

Documents you’ll need

Secondary School Transcripts

How to apply

Review the program-specific and international first-year admission requirements. Apply online through the UMass Boston Application or Common Application. Submit official secondary school records
an academic recommendation and the application essay. Provide English proficiency evidence when required. Pay the application fee unless an approved waiver applies. Check the application status and await the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$41,402 USD
Application fee	$60 USD
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Boston campus
Faculty or school	College of Liberal Arts
Department	Art & Art History
Teaching language	English
Credit value	36
Study pace	_
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	Eligible international first-year applicants with a GPA of at least 3.3 may be considered for merit scholarships of up to 10000 USD annually. Partner-program entrants are excluded. Awards are not guaranteed.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
15 Dec 2026
31 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.