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MFA Design Studies

2 Years On Campus Masters Program

University of Wisconsin Madison

Program Overview

The Department of Design Studies in the School of Human Ecology houses two graduate degrees–a Master’s of Fine Arts (MFA) in Design Studies and a Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD) in Human Ecology – Design Studies. 

The MFA promotes creative conceptual thinking, innovation, exploration, and excellence in design execution. The PhD program grounds itself in human ecological theory with a particular focus on how humans interact with their built environment. Graduates of this program are well-prepared to be leaders in the field of design research and scholarship, both within the US and globally.

Program Key Stats

$25652 (Annual cost)
$75
Aug Intake : 1st Dec


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Eligibility Criteria

3.0
4 Years

7.0
92

Additional Information & Requirements

Application A bachelor's degree of 4 years from a regionally accredited college or university in the United States, or an equivalent degree. Transcripts GPA 3.0 out of (4.0 scale) TOEFL iBT: 92 OR IELTS 7.0 overall 3 Letters of Recommendation Personal Statement CV Portfolio Interview

Career Options

  • Designer
  • Human Ecologist
  • Chief sustainability executives
  • Surveyor
  • Researcher
  • Teacher
  • Social Policy Maker
  • Social Work

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