Guelph,
ON,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Art History and Visual Culture (Thesis) 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. USD14,752.46)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
30 months
The MA program features two pathways – a thesis track and a course-based option culminating in a major research paper (MRP). The thesis pathway spans six semesters, while the MRP option requires three semesters. Both routes equip students with foundational expertise in Art History and Visual Culture through an interdisciplinary research framework, preparing them for advanced academic pursuits or diverse professional opportunities in sectors like art publishing, museum/gallery operations, or public sector roles.
For the thesis pathway, participants must fulfill three mandatory courses and select one elective from the provided options, which may include an approved graduate-level course from another Arts program.
Thesis candidates will produce a substantial research work of 30,000-35,000 words, present at a public colloquium, and undergo an oral defense. This process requires students to demonstrate professional-level presentation skills expected of practicing art historians during their public defense.
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