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Bachelor of Art in Studio Art

California State University - Long Beach

Long Beach, United States
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

Bachelor of Science in Art (Studio Art) is offered by the Art and Design unit of Murray State University's College of Humanities and Fine Arts.

Program highlights

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

What you will learn

Develop creative and analytical work in Art in Studio Art
apply appropriate design or production methods
evaluate audience and context
and present a coherent professional portfolio or body of work.

Career outcomes

Designer
Content Creator
Creative Coordinator
Communications Specialist
Production Assistant

Curriculum

The catalogue describes a 120-credit-hour bachelor programme in the Art and Design unit of the College of Humanities and Fine Arts. It follows the Studio Art option. Required coursework includes Professional Practices
BA/BS Practicum Group Exhibit
Drawing III
Introduction to Painting I
Introduction to Graphic Design I: Digital Art
Introduction to Printmaking I. The requirements also mention practicum.

Entry requirements

Academic

Freshmen: high school completion with at least 1 year of mathematics (3 years for STEM majors)
minimum 3.0 GPA (B)
the English requirement; transfers from college accepted; music and dance need an audition; some majors (design
nursing
film options) have extra selection steps.

Minimum GPA

Accepted academic background

High school completion (freshmen; at least 1 year of high school mathematics, 3 years for STEM majors; A-G courses if US high school; IGCSE: 5 subjects incl. 2 A/AS) or transfer from college; music and dance need audition

Language tests

IELTS 6.0
TOEFL iBT 61
Duolingo 105
PTE Academic 43
Cambridge 162
IELTS Academic 6

Documents you’ll need

Typically
a passport copy
academic transcripts
graduation certificate and English language evidence where applicable. Confirm program-specific requirements.

How to apply

Review admission requirements and available intakes for Art in Studio Art. Prepare transcripts and any English language evidence required. Apply through Cal State Apply where this degree uses the CSU application process. Send official records and program-specific materials as requested. Monitor the applicant portal and respond to outstanding admission tasks. Confirm enrollment and visa documentation after admission.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$19,646 USD
Application fee	$70 USD
Deposit	$200 USD

Program details

Campus	Long Beach
Faculty or school	College of the Arts
Department	School of Art
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	Potential institutional funding may exist, but program eligibility, award amount and deadlines are not independently confirmed.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
4 Jan 2027
51 days left
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.