Beaconhouse National University

Tarogil Campus, 13 Km Raiwind Road, Lahore 54400Pakistan

+92.42.38100156 Ext. 212

School of Visual Arts and Design(SVAD)

New Admission Handout | MA in Art & Design Studies (MA ADS)

The only program of its kind in Pakistan that offers students the option of studio-based and/ or theory-based specializations within the disciplines of art and design, such as:

Visual Arts | Visual Communication Design | Textile and Fiber Studies | Fashion, Jewelry & Accessory Design | Interior Design & Product Design | Curatorial Studies | Art Education | Art Theory & Art History

Course Duration: 2 years/60 credits

Semester starts on: Monday, January 29th, 2018

Last date of application submission: Thursday, January 25th, 2018

Other Important Deadlines: Portfolio review and interviews: Saturday, January 27th, 2018

Display of merit lists on the website: Sunday, January 28th, 2018

Last date for registration & fee payment: Tuesday, February 6th, 2018iducation

Eligibility for Admission:

Applicants with minimum 16 years of education or equivalent qualification with minimum 45% (2nd division) marks from HEC recognized education institution are eligible to apply.

Application Submission Requirements

Step 1: Fill application form online ( Print the form and submit it with your transcripts and processing fee to the registrar’s office.

Step 2: Submit 10 images of your work (or prior academic papers in case of non- studio background), a short statement of intent and a CV via email to

  1. Portfolio or Academic Writing Samples Candidates with Visual Art and Design background are required to bring 10 images labeled (with the title, medium, size and year) of their recent works in Jpeg format or in the form a power point or similar presentation. Please note that the image shouldn’t exceed 12 inches each side. The resolution must be at least 100 dpi. Candidates with video content can share the YouTube / Vimeo links of their works. Candidates with writing discipline background are required to submit 1 to 3 writing samples, academic papers or other relevant writing samples in PDF format via email before the interview to
  1. Statement of Purpose Candidates are required to submit a 350 - 1000 word (or 1-2 page statement) regarding elaborating on their intended graduate research interest or direction to the above mentioned academic coordinator’s email.
  2. Curriculum Vitae All the candidates also need to submit their most updated Curriculum Vitae, highlighting their prior educational, academic and professional experience via email to

For Interviews, please bring along:

1)New and Previous work images on a USB Transcripts

2)Prior degrees (attested photocopies)

For further details email at or call 042-35975713 & 042-38100156 (Ext 212)

UNESCO-Madanjeet Foundation / Need / Merit based scholarships available for outstanding students.

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