Stony Brook,
NY,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Art History and Criticism in Stony Brook United States | Stony Brook University, SUNY
Stony Brook University, SUNY
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Stony Brook United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
24,490
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Stony Brook's doctoral program in art history and criticism challenges students to build upon their master's education through focused, independent research. This program uniquely blends historical and theoretical perspectives within an interdisciplinary framework centered on modern/contemporary art and visual/material culture. The academic journey concludes with defending an original dissertation. Admission requires full-time commitment, as this rigorous program prepares graduates for scholarly careers in academia, publishing, or leadership roles in museums and galleries.
Stony Brook University's Art History & Criticism graduate programs specialize in modern/contemporary visual culture, cultivating scholars, critics, and curators equipped to analyze global art through current theoretical lenses. Key research areas include media aesthetics, art/technology intersections, public art, avant-garde politics, photography, film studies, and critical curation. Our innovative curriculum combines cross-disciplinary coursework with personalized guidance from award-winning faculty. Students collaborate with studio artists and engage with complementary departments like Philosophy, History, and Computer Science, while pursuing specialized certificates in fields ranging from Media Studies to Gender Studies.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Admission into the M.A. and Ph.D. programs is at the discretion of the art history and criticism faculty with the final approval of the Graduate School. Admission is usually for the Fall semester.
Admission to the program assumes a minimum of a B average in undergraduate work and meeting the standards of admission to the Graduate School (including English Proficiency Requirements).
It is recognized that M.A. and Ph.D. applicants may come from a wide variety of backgrounds that will require individual structuring of their programs to suit their needs. Applicants will ordinarily have a bachelor's degree with an art history major or minor, however, this requirement may be waived at the discretion of the graduate faculty. All applicants are encouraged to submit a sample of written work with their application.
IELTS: Overall score of 6.5, with no subsection recommended to be below 6
TOEFL: 90 for admission to a doctoral program
An applicant must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.00 on a 4.00 point scale.
Admission to the program assumes a minimum of a B average in undergraduate work and meeting the standards of admission to the Graduate School (including English Proficiency Requirements).
It is recognized that M.A. and Ph.D. applicants may come from a wide variety of backgrounds that will require individual structuring of their programs to suit their needs. Applicants will ordinarily have a bachelor's degree with an art history major or minor, however, this requirement may be waived at the discretion of the graduate faculty. All applicants are encouraged to submit a sample of written work with their application.
IELTS: Overall score of 6.5, with no subsection recommended to be below 6
TOEFL: 90 for admission to a doctoral program
An applicant must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.00 on a 4.00 point scale.
Tuition
USD
24,490