Graduate Degrees

Embark on a transformative journey with Emily Carr University's graduate studies programs in art and design.

Whether you choose the Master of Fine Arts (MFA) or the Master of Design (MDes), our programs offer a dynamic and critique-based environment where your creative vision will flourish.

The MFA program empowers you to push the boundaries of contemporary art production and critical inquiry, with options for full-residency or low-residency pathways, including the new Low Residency MFA: Critical Ecological Practices cohort.

The MDes program offers three distinct pathways, including the new MDes Information Futures stream, providing advanced research and practice in information design and systems design.

All graduate students develop a master's thesis project and participate in research seminars, studio classes, public exhibitions, presentations, lectures and studio visits by renowned creative professionals.

Want to learn more? Explore our two graduate degrees, and contact us if you have questions.