New York City,
NY,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA in Art History (Columbia College) in New York United States | Columbia University
Columbia University
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New York United States
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
67,264
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The Art History and Archaeology Department's major program aims to examine artistic, architectural, and archaeological developments through diverse historical periods, cultural contexts, geographical regions, and analytical approaches.
Courses utilize New York City's exceptional cultural institutions, frequently incorporating museum projects and visits to nearby historical sites. Students can pursue majors or concentrations in art history, architectural history and theory, or a combined program integrating art history with visual arts.
Barnard and Columbia provide comprehensive survey courses and specialized lectures spanning ancient to contemporary art, exposing students to various materials and methodological frameworks. Small seminar classes allow for focused study with rigorous training in research and writing techniques. Qualified students may undertake advanced research through a senior thesis option.
The program structure supports junior year study abroad opportunities. While approved courses from accredited institutions typically transfer toward major requirements, students must obtain approval from the undergraduate studies director. Transfer credit applications for the major also require departmental approval, with a maximum of 12 transferable credits generally permitted.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 8.0
Qualification Requirements
The Committee on Admissions selects women of proven academic strength who exhibit intellectual voracity and strong potential for further scholarly growth. In addition to school records, recommendations, writing, and test scores, we carefully consider candidates' talents, abilities, interests, and personal history. While admission is highly selective, it is also holistic; no one criterion or score determines acceptance. We consider each applicant in terms of her personal qualities, her intellectual capacity, and the rigor of the curriculum she has pursued, as well as her potential for achieving at Barnard. We review each applicant in the context of her school, community, and individual story.
Barnard's general education requirements cover a wide range of subjects: literature, the social sciences, language and the arts, lab sciences, and quantitative areas. For this reason, you should acquire a strong foundation in high school, taking courses from the core academic subjects: math, science, English, history, and foreign language.
English Language Requirements
Applicant must have IELTS score of 7.0 or higher or TOEFL score of 600 or above on the written test, and 100 or above for the Internet-based test.
Tuition
USD
67,264