Vancouver,
BC,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Art History (Critical Curatorial Studies) in Vancouver Canada | The University of British Columbia
The University of British Columbia
|
Vancouver Canada
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
9,690
(c. USD6,949.88)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
Critical and Curatorial Studies (CCST) represents a growing academic discipline focused on examining how curators and critics serve as intermediaries connecting artworks, cultural institutions, audiences, and communities. This field spans multiple areas of study including anthropology, visual theory, institutional dynamics, and media analysis, with particular emphasis on modern exhibition practices and interpretation. CCST candidates complete three core graduate seminars exploring historical perspectives and current debates in curation, along with in-depth examinations of notable exhibitions and museums. These sought-after seminars welcome participation from other graduate programs, stimulating vibrant discussions about curatorial challenges. Students enhance their studies with Art History coursework and may pursue electives across other departments. Additionally, they must demonstrate proficiency in a non-English language, a requirement shared with MA and PhD candidates in Art History.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Applicants for the MA in Critical and Curatorial Studies normally have preparation in the discipline equivalent to the undergraduate major in art history at UBC: a minimum of ten courses (equaling 30 credits) in art history at the third and fourth-year levels. It is recommended that these courses represent a significant range of historical periods and/or geographical areas. An A grade must have been earned in at least 12 credits, with a high B standing in the remainder, for an overall average of not less than B+.
In addition, applicants must also satisfy the Faculty of Graduate Studies minimum admission requirements: an honours or bachelor’s degree requiring four years of study with a B+ average in third- and fourth-year-level coursework. From Quebec, a three-year bachelor’s degree is acceptable provided the Diplome d’Etudes Collegiales (D.E.C.) has been previously awarded.
English Language Proficiency Requirement
TOEFL (IBT) OVERALL SCORE REQUIREMENT
100
ibT Reading 22
ibT Writing 21
ibT Listening 22
ibT Speaking 21
IELTS OVERALL SCORE REQUIREMENT
7.0
IELTS Reading 6.5
IELTS Writing 6.5
IELTS Listening 6.5
IELTS Speaking 6.5
Tuition
CAD
9,690