Bachelor of Art at The University of Montana

    Bachelor of Art at The University of Montana

    Bachelor of Art at The University of Montana

    The Art at The University of Montana is a Bachelor program designed for students who want to build the knowledge and skills required for careers in this field. Delivered on campus at the university's main campus in Missoula , United States of America, the program is taught in English and takes 4 years to complete. Students study in a Full Time environment while preparing for future professional opportunities. The next intake starts on August 21, 2027.

    About Bachelor of Art

    Earn your bachelor's degree in Art (BA) at the University of Montana

    Join a comprehensive and challenging program that explores a wide range of media. We offer a variety of classes from ceramics to animation; painting to game design; sculpture to digital filmmaking.

    At UM, you'll learn from nationally known artists who exhibit in more than 17 countries, in venues including the National Portrait Gallery, Harvard University, Smithsonian Institute, New York Public Library, and Fule International Ceramic Art Museums. You'll also get plenty of individual attention and personal support working in small classes with faculty and your fellow art majors.

    In addition to being offered at our main campus in Missoula, Montana, the bachelor's degree in art is also available fully online.

    Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Art at The University of Montana

    Entry Requirements

    Academic Eligibility

    First-year students: To be eligible for admission, freshman students must have met/be on track to meet all upper/senior secondary school requirements with the equivalent of a 2.5 GPA to be automatically considered for admission to undergraduate programs.

    Transfer students: Transfer students must have graduated from secondary school and completed at least 12 university-level credits (1 semester) with the equivalent of a 2.0 GPA.

    UM Undergraduate Admissions uses a 4.0 unweighted scale to determine GPA. If your school does not calculate GPA, we will calculate it for you when we evaluate your academic records. 

    Documents for Admission

    Secondary school students/graduates: Please submit academic transcripts/mark sheets for grades 9-12 and secondary school leaving certificates, exam results or diplomas showing secondary school completion (if applicable)

    Students who have completed at least one semester (12 U.S. credits) of university or post-secondary study: university transcript/mark sheets/exam results listing all courses, grades and credits/hours and diplomas/graduation certificates (if applicable). Students who qualify for transfer do not need to submit secondary school documents.

    English translations: All documents not originally issued in English must also be accompanied by word-for-word English translations. You, the applicant, can make the translations yourself.

    Admission consideration for international applicants can proceed with unofficial documents. Unofficial documents are photocopies or scans of original academic documents submitted to University of Montana directly by you, the student. Unofficial documents can be uploaded to your admission portal.

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 48
    • IELTSMin 6
    • TOEFLMin 70

    Career Opportunities after Completing Bachelor of Art

    Career development in the art bachelor's degree program

    Get the support you need to take your art to the next level and prepare for the career you want. Although we are the largest creative school in a five-state region, our program has a strong sense of community. Count on small, personalized classes, plenty of one-on-one mentorship, and faculty and staff members who care about your success.

    Art students at the University of Montana regularly accompany faculty to national conferences and participate in field trips to diverse art exhibitions and events. Our visiting artist program also brings nationally known artists and scholars to meet with students.

    Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of Art at The University of Montana

    Application Fee 30

    How to Apply for Bachelor of Art at The University of Montana

    1. Complete an online application
    2. Pay the application fee
    3. Submit required application documents

    • English language proficiency requirements
    • Academic records
    • Financial information
    • Copy of passport
    • Transfer form (for transfer students only) 

    You can also download our International Admissions Checklist to help you submit all required materials.

    Bachelor of Art at The University of Montana
    The University of Montana
    The University of Montana
    United States of America

    United States of America, Missoula

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