Philadelphia,
PA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Art History (Thesis Research Track) in Philadelphia United States | Temple University
Temple University
|
Philadelphia United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
31,518
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Research Track fosters the examination of historiography, critical theory, aesthetics, artistic creation, and patronage through a comprehensive grounding in art history. Students investigate interdisciplinary links across regions, time periods, technological innovations, and sociopolitical environments while mastering diverse research approaches under faculty mentorship for their culminating thesis project.
The Art History MA program includes an elective Arts Management concentration, creating a tailored academic route for those aspiring to champion artists, artworks, and communities as cultural administrators. This specialization equips students to navigate the evolving visual arts ecosystem by aligning organizational strategies with core principles. Arts Management coursework develops practical expertise, historical context, and forward-looking insights across various institutional frameworks, while maintaining rigorous Art History foundations in scholarly traditions and theoretical analysis.
Temple University provides Art History MA candidates with exceptional resources:
Charles Library's Loretta C. Duckworth Scholars Studio supports digital humanities inquiry through cutting-edge computational tools, VR environments, collaborative work areas, and advanced fabrication technologies.
Premier arts facilities enable immersive engagement with creative practices through interactions with peer artists and design faculty.
The Tyler School regularly hosts thought-provoking presentations by distinguished academics and professionals, enhancing scholarly discourse.
Art History graduate students may pursue Temple's Teaching in Higher Education certification for academic career preparation or enroll in the Duckworth Scholars Studio's Cultural Analytics graduate certificate program.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline: A baccalaureate degree is required, but it need not be in Art History. Official transcripts from all universities/colleges attended,
Statement of Goals: In approximately 500 to 1,000 words, describe your interest in Temple's program, your research goals, your future career goals, and your academic and research achievements.
Standardized Test Scores:
GRE: Required. Scores are typically in the 80 to 99% range, particularly on the verbal reasoning and analytical writing sections.
Applicants who earned their baccalaureate degree from an institution where the language of instruction was other than English, with the exception of those who subsequently earned a master's degree at a U.S. institution, must report scores for a standardized test of English that meet these minimums:
TOEFL iBT: 79
IELTS Academic: 6.5
550 on the paper-based (PBT)
Resume: Current curriculum vitae required.
Writing Sample: The writing sample should demonstrate your ability to research and write a scholarly paper on a topic in Art History. The paper or excerpt submitted should be no more than 10 pages in length and fully referenced according to a professional, scholarly style manual
The minimum admissions standard for all graduate students is ordinarily an undergraduate grade point average of B or 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or the functional equivalent for students who have attended universities outside of the United States.
Statement of Goals: In approximately 500 to 1,000 words, describe your interest in Temple's program, your research goals, your future career goals, and your academic and research achievements.
Standardized Test Scores:
GRE: Required. Scores are typically in the 80 to 99% range, particularly on the verbal reasoning and analytical writing sections.
Applicants who earned their baccalaureate degree from an institution where the language of instruction was other than English, with the exception of those who subsequently earned a master's degree at a U.S. institution, must report scores for a standardized test of English that meet these minimums:
TOEFL iBT: 79
IELTS Academic: 6.5
550 on the paper-based (PBT)
Resume: Current curriculum vitae required.
Writing Sample: The writing sample should demonstrate your ability to research and write a scholarly paper on a topic in Art History. The paper or excerpt submitted should be no more than 10 pages in length and fully referenced according to a professional, scholarly style manual
The minimum admissions standard for all graduate students is ordinarily an undergraduate grade point average of B or 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or the functional equivalent for students who have attended universities outside of the United States.
Tuition
USD
31,518