"A Master of Fine Arts (MFA or M.F.A.) is a graduate degree typically requiring 2\u20133 years of postgraduate study beyond the bachelor's degree (BFA), although the term of study will vary by country or by university. The MFA is a creative degree usually awarded as a terminal degree in visual arts, creative writing, graphic design, photography, filmmaking, dance, theatre, other performing arts, or in some cases, theatre management or arts administration."@en .