MA or Master of Arts is a master's degree awarded by universities, schools of the arts or academies in social sciences, humanities, theology and fine arts. Graduates are required to have a bachelor's degree to be admitted to MA or Master of Arts which typically lasts from one up to two years full-time.
Master programs and postgraduate courses in creative arts are postgraduate courses for graduates interested in a career as a designer, stylist, artists, graphic designers within the visual arts, design, fashion and entertainment agency, company or at managers and professionals of entertainment sector.
Master programs part time are meant for graduates and young professionals who would like to specialize with a postgraduate course, however, do not intend to give up work. This part timeattendance is widely used by students, men and women with a career already started thanks to the lessons of half a day or a vertical structure
Master programs lasting more than 18 months are usually postgraduate courses designed for students, graduates and young professionals interested in a path that will lead them to a career in management or research. They require to spend more than a year and a half - in some cases up to two years and beyond - for further specialization.