London,
ON,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Visual Arts in London Canada | Western University
Western University
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London Canada
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
9,846
(c. USD7,111.83)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The Doctor of Philosophy in Art and Visual Culture offers specialized education in art historical studies, visual culture analysis, and innovative approaches within contemporary art and digital media. This curriculum equips graduates for professional opportunities in exhibition spaces, cultural institutions, and art-related fields; academic positions in teaching and scholarly investigation; as well as leadership roles in arts management across both private and governmental organizations. What distinguishes this program is its focus on bridging theoretical art and visual culture studies with hands-on artistic creation, encouraging parallel development of scholarly inquiry and practical artistic exploration.
Duration of Study
12 Academic Terms
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
An MA degree in art history visual culture or curatorial studies or an MFA or MVA with an average of at least 80 percent A -
Students with equivalent qualifications in relevant visual fields such as film or media studies will also be considered if they can demonstrate significant professional experience and accomplishments in the field
The Test of English as a Foreign LanguageTOEFL iBT internetBased Test The minimum acceptable score is 86 with no individual score below 20 PdT Paperdelivered Test The minimum acceptable total score is 65 with no individual score below 20 Please note that some programs require a higher minimum andor band score Westerns TOEFL ID is 0984
The International English Language Testing Service IELTS Academic The minimum acceptable score is 6.5 out of 9 The IELTS is offered in 6 test centres in the US and 3 in Canada.
550 for the paper and pencil version
Students with equivalent qualifications in relevant visual fields such as film or media studies will also be considered if they can demonstrate significant professional experience and accomplishments in the field
The Test of English as a Foreign LanguageTOEFL iBT internetBased Test The minimum acceptable score is 86 with no individual score below 20 PdT Paperdelivered Test The minimum acceptable total score is 65 with no individual score below 20 Please note that some programs require a higher minimum andor band score Westerns TOEFL ID is 0984
The International English Language Testing Service IELTS Academic The minimum acceptable score is 6.5 out of 9 The IELTS is offered in 6 test centres in the US and 3 in Canada.
550 for the paper and pencil version
Tuition
CAD
9,846