Guelph,
ON,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Art History and Visual Culture (Major Research Paper) in Guelph Canada | University of Guelph
University of Guelph
|
Guelph Canada
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
20,512
(c. USD14,711.66)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
The School of Fine Art and Music offers distinctive programs that equip students with specialized knowledge and hands-on training in art and cultural heritage studies through an interdisciplinary approach. Our curriculum readies graduates for diverse professional paths such as museum curation, archival work, gallery management, and roles in legal, corporate, educational, and government sectors dealing with cultural artifacts. Students acquire qualifications for advanced studies in art scholarship, conservation, library sciences, and art therapy.
The MA program features two tracks: a thesis option and a course-based path culminating in a major research paper (MRP). The thesis program spans six semesters, while the MRP track requires three semesters. Both pathways deliver foundational understanding of Art History and Visual Culture within a cross-disciplinary framework, preparing students for advanced academic pursuits or careers in art publishing, museum curation, or cultural policy.
For the coursework and MRP option, students complete three mandatory courses, three electives, and produce a 10,000-15,000 word research paper.
Students must choose two (2) electives from the designated course list, with the third elective optionally selected from this list or an approved course from another College of Arts program.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Admission to the M.A. program in Art History and Visual Culture may be granted on the recommendation of the School of Fine Art and Music to:
the holder of a BA degree (honours equivalent), or an honours BA (or its equivalent in art history) with a minimum of a 75% average, or
in exceptional cases, the holder of a degree in another field who has completed a minimum of six one-semester courses in art history, or
a student who has satisfied the requirements for transfer from the provisional-student category.
It is highly recommended that applicants complete at least eight semesters of courses in art history, cultural studies, or related areas prior to applying. Serious interest in, and substantial familiarity with, historical and contemporary issues in Art and Visual Culture is expected. Each applicant must submit the following:
A single-page statement that outlines the applicant's career objectives and reasons for wishing to study in the University of Guelph's Master of Arts program in Art History and Visual Culture.
Letters of reference from two professors. The applicant must have taken a significant proportion of course work from at least one of the professors. An acceptable alternative to one such letter may be from the department Chair on behalf of the department in which the applicant has studied, or from a professional in the field who is familiar with the applicant's abilities.
Un-official University Transcripts
Writing Sample
International English Language Testing System (Academic) (IELTS) 6.5 , Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and (TOEFL Special Home Edition (iBT)) 89 A minimum score of 21 must be achieved in each of the four categories (listening, speaking, reading, writing)
paper based- minimum score of 600
the holder of a BA degree (honours equivalent), or an honours BA (or its equivalent in art history) with a minimum of a 75% average, or
in exceptional cases, the holder of a degree in another field who has completed a minimum of six one-semester courses in art history, or
a student who has satisfied the requirements for transfer from the provisional-student category.
It is highly recommended that applicants complete at least eight semesters of courses in art history, cultural studies, or related areas prior to applying. Serious interest in, and substantial familiarity with, historical and contemporary issues in Art and Visual Culture is expected. Each applicant must submit the following:
A single-page statement that outlines the applicant's career objectives and reasons for wishing to study in the University of Guelph's Master of Arts program in Art History and Visual Culture.
Letters of reference from two professors. The applicant must have taken a significant proportion of course work from at least one of the professors. An acceptable alternative to one such letter may be from the department Chair on behalf of the department in which the applicant has studied, or from a professional in the field who is familiar with the applicant's abilities.
Un-official University Transcripts
Writing Sample
International English Language Testing System (Academic) (IELTS) 6.5 , Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and (TOEFL Special Home Edition (iBT)) 89 A minimum score of 21 must be achieved in each of the four categories (listening, speaking, reading, writing)
paper based- minimum score of 600
Tuition
CAD
20,512