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Master of Art in Graphic Design

University of South Dakota

  • Vermillion, United States
  • 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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About the program

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art (Graphic Design) is a four-year undergraduate programme taught in English at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater.

Program highlights

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

What you will learn

  • Develop core knowledge and practical skills in Art (Graphic Design). Apply relevant methods to academic and professional problems. Communicate findings effectively and prepare for further study or employment in related fields.

Career outcomes

  • Designer
  • Creative Specialist
  • Production Coordinator
  • Visual Content Creator
  • Arts Administrator

Curriculum

  • The catalog degree plan totals 120 credit hours with a minimum overall GPA of 2.00
  • Covering general education
  • College requirements and the major. Major study includes Life Drawing Studio
  • Public and Installation Art
  • Oil Painting II and Jewelry and Metals II
  • Plus further electives or option courses. Includes an internship
  • Practicum
  • Clinical or capstone item. The requirements apply to students entering in or before 2026-27.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Accredited bachelor degree with official transcripts
  • statement of purpose
  • resume and recommendation letters
  • GRE/GMAT only where the programme requires
  • programme-specific GPA and deadlines
  • English proof (TOEFL iBT 79
  • IELTS 6.0
  • Duolingo 110
  • PTE 53)
  • Grade/entry criteria: Bachelor degree from an accredited institution required
  • GPA minimum set by programme (see graduate catalog).

Accepted academic background

Bachelor degree (or equivalent) with official transcripts; statement of purpose, resume and letters of recommendation; test scores (GRE/GMAT) only where the programme requires; some programmes apply only through a Specialty CAS

Language tests

  • TOEFL iBT 79
  • IELTS 6.0
  • Duolingo 110
  • PTE Academic 53
  • Cambridge 169

Documents you’ll need

  • University Transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Recommendation Letters

How to apply

  1. Review the specific programme admission requirements and intake deadline. Complete the online application on the official university website. Provide academic transcripts
  2. qualifications
  3. applicable English-language results. Upload any additional documents required by the programme. Pay the application fee if the university requires one. Monitor the application decision and respond to the offer. Complete enrollment and immigration steps where applicable.

Other costs

Tuition per year$13,441 USD
Application fee$38 USD
Deposit_

Program details

CampusVermillion Main Campus
Faculty or schoolCollege of Fine Arts
DepartmentDepartment of Art
Teaching languageEnglish
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Study pace_
Post-study stay1
Scholarship noteCompetitive graduate assistantships may provide tuition reductions and a stipend. Assistantships are a separate funding arrangement and are not guaranteed scholarships; check departmental eligibility.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.