PhD in Art History - Medieval Studies in Tallahassee United States | Florida State University

Florida State University | Tallahassee United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 19,993
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months

The Department of Art History provides graduate programs including a Master of Arts (MA) in art history and criticism, an MA in museum and cultural heritage studies, and a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in art history and criticism. These programs aim to equip students for professional roles in academia, museums, archives, galleries, or publishing. Four specialized tracks allow students to tailor their studies to specific career paths. The PhD program fosters advanced research skills for scholars pursuing university teaching or high-level museum positions.
At Florida State University, Medieval Studies represents a vibrant and expanding academic focus. Faculty from Fine Arts, Arts & Sciences, and Communications collaborate to advance interdisciplinary medieval research (400-1500 CE), offering diverse undergraduate and graduate courses while guiding numerous thesis projects. The curriculum encompasses Archaeology, Art and Architectural History (covering Western, Byzantine, and Islamic traditions), Book History, various historical approaches, medieval languages and literatures, Manuscript Studies, and Musicology.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution, or a comparable degree from an international institution, with a minimum 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) grade point average (GPA) in all coursework attempted while enrolled as an upper-division undergraduate student working towards a bachelor's degree
During the application process, you will be uploading the following documents electronically:

A statement of purpose, consisting of a narrative (1-3 pages) that addresses the following:
Your interest in the field
Professional or academic background
Area of intended specialization (also indicate with which professors you intend to work)
Career aspirations
Your particular interest in Florida State University
Your curriculum vitae or resume, following the template below:
A recent paper in art history, preferably in your major area of interest, that demonstrates your abilities in research and writing.
Unofficial copies of transcripts from all higher education institutions attended.
Note: You will still need to send official copies of your transcripts to the Office of Admissions, but an unofficial copy will be sufficient for the department to review your application. GRE scores are not required for the application to Art History's graduate programs.
Three letters of recommendation, preferably by Art History faculty with whom you have studied. You will identify three recommenders in your application, they will then be notified by email that their letters are requested.
Internet based TOEFL (IBTOEFL): 80, Paper based TOEFL (TOEFL): 550, International English Language Testing System (IELTS): 6.5.

Tuition USD 19,993

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