Amherst,
MA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in History of Art and Architecture in Boston United States | University of Massachusetts Amherst
University of Massachusetts Amherst
|
Boston United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
32,276
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
The Master of Arts in Art and Architectural History at UMass Amherst stands as the sole graduate program of its kind in New England's public university system. This tightly connected program admits fifteen to twenty students each year, fostering strong working relationships between students and dedicated faculty. Our diverse student body brings varied academic experiences and professional aspirations.
Through small graduate seminars, you'll examine multiple cultural perspectives and artistic/architectural traditions. Practical career preparation comes through museum internships, historical society placements, teaching assistant roles, and faculty-mentored independent research projects.
The program equips graduates for advanced doctoral studies while offering professional development for careers in museums, historical organizations, arts administration, art dealing, arts journalism, and educational positions across all levels.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Applicants to the 2023-2024 MA program must submit an application form, personal statement (one to two pages), two letters of recommendation, transcripts of academic work, and a sample of art historical writing with the applicant as sole author (no more than 20 pages of text plus relevant images and bibliography). A faculty committee evaluates the file, giving priority to the candidate's overall academic background in the humanities, foreign language competency, letters of recommendation, and motivation and interest.
Prior to their anticipated start date, applicants must complete a bachelor's degree from a U.S. college or university accredited by a regional accrediting association, or complete an international degree that is equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree from a college or university recognized and approved by the Ministry of Education or commission responsible for higher education in the country where the degree is earned.
Transcripts
Please submit your current transcripts from all colleges/universities attended, undergraduate and graduate, where nine (9) or more credits were earned. Current or final unofficial transcripts uploaded to the Academic History section of your application are acceptable for the initial application review.
IELTS - 6.5
TOEFL IBT - 80
Duolingo English Test: Minimum overall score of 115
Prior to their anticipated start date, applicants must complete a bachelor's degree from a U.S. college or university accredited by a regional accrediting association, or complete an international degree that is equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree from a college or university recognized and approved by the Ministry of Education or commission responsible for higher education in the country where the degree is earned.
Transcripts
Please submit your current transcripts from all colleges/universities attended, undergraduate and graduate, where nine (9) or more credits were earned. Current or final unofficial transcripts uploaded to the Academic History section of your application are acceptable for the initial application review.
IELTS - 6.5
TOEFL IBT - 80
Duolingo English Test: Minimum overall score of 115
Tuition
USD
32,276