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Bachelor of Art
California Lutheran University
- Thousand Oaks, 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: no
- Placement support: no
- 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
- Completed secondary school with transcripts (first-year) or college credit (transfer); proof of English; bank statement of at least 35
- 000 USD; SAT/ACT optional.
Accepted academic background
Completed secondary school (first-year, transcripts via Common Application) or college credit (transfer); proof of English proficiency; bank statement showing at least 35,000 USD before an admission decision; SAT/ACT optional
Language tests
- Duolingo 110
- TOEFL iBT 79
- IELTS 6.5
- PTE Academic 58
- IELTS Academic 6.5
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 eligibility and deadlines for Art. Prepare academic records
- identification and language results where applicable. Submit the official university or college application and supporting documents. Complete any program-specific requirements and pay any confirmed fees. Monitor the admission decision. Confirm international student documentation after acceptance.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $54,480 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $25 USD |
| Deposit | $200 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Thousand Oaks |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Arts and Sciences |
| Department | Visual Arts |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 124 |
| 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
January 2027
Apply by
15 Dec 2026
31 days leftProgram starts
August 2027
Apply by
15 Jul 2027
243 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 15 Dec 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $54,480 USD per year. The application fee is $25 USD. The deposit is $200 USD. The estimated living cost is $31,090 USD.
Accepted language tests: Duolingo 110, TOEFL iBT 79, IELTS 6.5, PTE Academic 58, IELTS Academic 6.5.

