MA in Art History in Davis United States | University of California Davis

University of California Davis | Davis United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 27,366
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months

The Art History program provides a Master of Arts degree, spanning two years of intensive study. Participants engage in close collaboration with Art History faculty and scholars from related fields. The curriculum focuses on art historical research methodologies, theoretical frameworks, diverse specialization areas, and independent scholarly investigation. Students benefit from language instruction, advanced research options, and partnerships with university museums and galleries. Alumni typically enter teaching professions, arts-related careers, or continue to doctoral programs. Art History explores visual arts across civilizations, analyzing evolving cultural values in various mediums - from traditional forms like painting and sculpture to modern expressions in photography, architecture, and digital media. This discipline intersects with multiple fields including literature, social sciences, philosophy, gender studies, and cultural theory. By developing both visual interpretation skills and written communication abilities, Art History offers exceptional value within a liberal arts education.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 8.0

Qualification Requirements

Successful applicants must hold a bachelor's degree or the equivalent that is comparable to a degree from the University of California both in distribution of academic subject matter and in scholarship achievement. Regional accreditation for U.S. institutions and authorization by a national higher education authority for international institutions
UC Davis requires academic records from each college-level institution you have attended. You will be instructed to upload scanned copies of your transcripts after you have submitted your online application.
A minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) from the institution where you have earned or will earn your bachelor's degree.
Statement of Purpose submitted online (4000 characters including spaces),
Personal History Statement submitted online (4000 characters including spaces),
Three Letters of Recommendation must be submitted online with application. No hard copies accepted. (Letters sent via Interfolio or other Letter Service not accepted.)
The minimum score required for the TOEFL examination is 90 (with 26 or above in speaking), minimum score required for the IELTS is 8 on a 9 point scale.

Tuition USD 27,366

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