Master in Fine/Studio Arts (Master's)

For Master in Fine/Studio Arts (Master's), tuition is Tuition and fees are subject to change and are available on the university's tuition and fees page..

Students create original artwork in a studio setting, focusing on a chosen medium such as ceramics, drawing, photography, or sculpture. They develop a thesis exhibition that demonstrates technical mastery and conceptual depth. The programme integrates business and teaching skills to support professional practice in the visual arts.

Focus areas include Ceramics, Drawing and Painting, Photography, Sculpture.

The programme requires 60 credits, including 39 credits in studio courses, 6 credits in art history, and 6 credits in entrepreneurship and teaching courses, culminating in a thesis exhibition.

Graduates pursue careers as professional artists, art educators, or studio practitioners with a focus on exhibition and entrepreneurial activity.

Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution with a minimum 3.0 GPA in the last 60 credit hours. A portfolio, two letters of recommendation, and 6 credits of upper-division art history are required. International applicants must demonstrate English proficiency.

The programme totals about 60 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, typically two years. For international students, tuition is well below the median for US programmes.

In St. George, Utah Tech University offers campus housing in dormitories and apartments, with shared and private room options. Campus facilities include the Human Performance Center, indoor and outdoor courts, a rooftop recreation area, and an indoor rock-climbing wall. Campus programs and tours introduce students to academic departments, resources, activities, and student traditions.

Academic offerings span the arts and STEM fields. Utah Tech brings together seven academic colleges and uses a learn-by-doing approach that develops practical skills and supports career readiness. Graduate students can pursue master’s, specialist, or doctorate programs, with research and hands-on experience included in their preparation. Undergraduate students can explore programs across the university and connect their interests with available campus resources.

International students have a dedicated applicant category and join a supportive global community. The university accepts applications for fall, spring, and summer starts, with separate guidance for international applicants. Students can also consider graduate study, flexible online programs, or on-campus study. Housing applications are available for students who want to live on campus, and scholarships, grants, financial aid, and affordability resources are part of the admissions support available to prospective students.