Edmonton,
AB,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in History of Art, Design and Visual Culture in Edmonton Canada | University of Alberta
University of Alberta
|
Edmonton Canada
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
9,406
(c. USD6,746.3)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The Department of Art and Design provides graduate education culminating in Doctor of Philosophy degrees in Art History, Design, and Visual Culture, along with Master of Fine Arts and Master of Design degrees across various studio disciplines. Additionally, the department offers Master of Arts programs in Art History, Design, and Visual Culture. The MDes program focuses on advanced training in either Visual Communication Design or Industrial Design, while the MFA program offers specialized study in Painting, Sculpture, Printmaking, or DrawingIntermedia.
The curriculum requires completion of 18 graduate-level units: one mandatory 3-unit course [HADVC 600 or HADVC 677]; one 3-unit 500- or 600-level course in the student's chosen specialization; and 12 units from approved graduate courses, which may include cross-disciplinary offerings or independent study options like museum apprenticeships. Students must also demonstrate proficiency in at least one foreign language relevant to their studies. Course selection is made collaboratively between the student and their academic advisor, the HADVC Graduate Advisor, or the Department's Associate Chair of Graduate Studies.
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Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
The Department's minimum admission requirements for all master's programs are a general undergraduate degree with a grade point average of 3.0 in the last two years of undergraduate work (or graduate work) at the University of Alberta, or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution, and a minimum TOEFL score of 95 (internet-based, with at least 21 per section) or equivalent. An applicant must normally hold an MA degree in the History of Art (or its equivalent) from a recognized institution.
Applicants with a MA degree other than History of Art will be considered for admission provided that an adequate background in the History of Art, equivalent to an MA degree in the discipline, can be demonstrated. Applicants are advised to have reading ability and course credits in a language other than English at a level satisfactory to the department. Applicants will be required to submit current samples of writing and documentation of previous education and work experience to the department.
Applicants with a MA degree other than History of Art will be considered for admission provided that an adequate background in the History of Art, equivalent to an MA degree in the discipline, can be demonstrated. Applicants are advised to have reading ability and course credits in a language other than English at a level satisfactory to the department. Applicants will be required to submit current samples of writing and documentation of previous education and work experience to the department.
Tuition
CAD
9,406