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Associate of Art
- Santa Clarita, United States
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Associate
About the program
A studio-based fine art degree exploring visual studies and creative practice.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: no
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1): 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
- Proof of completion of secondary education (high school diploma or equivalent)
Accepted academic background
Proof of completion of secondary education (high school diploma or equivalent)
Language tests
- IELTS 7.0
- TOEFL iBT 98
- Duolingo 130
Documents you’ll need
- Passport Identification Page
- Official Academic Transcripts
- Secondary School Completion Evidence
- Financial Support Evidence
- English Proficiency Evidence if Required
How to apply
- Review the program entry requirements and intake dates. Prepare academic transcripts and identification documents. Check required language scores and program prerequisites. Submit the international student application. Pay the applicable fee and await the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $11,016 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $50 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Santa Clarita |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Visual and Performing Arts |
| Department | Department of Art |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 60 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
February 2027
Apply by
15 Dec 2026
31 days leftProgram starts
June 2027
Apply by
1 May 2027
168 days leftProgram starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Jun 2027
199 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 15 Dec 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $11,016 USD per year. The application fee is $50 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $25,115 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 7.0, TOEFL iBT 98, Duolingo 130.