The MA program is a course-based degree designed to prepare students for curatorial work, art consultation, heritage programs, cultural journalism, secondary school teaching, and doctoral research.
MA students will take six seminars (or three full-course equivalents [3.0 FCE]). Full-time students can complete the program in two terms by taking three seminars (1.5 FCE) in each of the two terms.
We have a limited number of places for students who wish to complete the MA part-time. Part-time students have six years to complete the degree. If you wish to apply for the part-time MA, you must indicate this on the application form.
Students in the MA program are not assigned a supervisor and do not complete a thesis.
Admission Requirements
Candidates are admitted under the general regulations listed by the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants should have a strong overall grade average in the history of art and closely related subjects, with at least a B+ average in recent senior art history and/or humanities courses. The Department also welcomes applications from outstanding candidates with a background other than art history (with at least five art history courses in their academic background). In addition to transcripts, a CV, and three letters of reference, applicants must include a statement of intent and a sample research paper.
Program Requirements
Requirement | Description |
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Coursework and Distribution |
Coursework is designed to give students a strong foundation in Art History research across multiple time and geographic regions. Students will complete six seminars (or three full-course equivalents [3.0 FCE]) as follows:
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Language | The MA degree requires demonstrated reading knowledge of a language other than English for graduation. This will be tested in the first session of the program. Language exams are administered by the department and consist of a two-hour translation excercise; only hard copy print dictionaries may be used. |
Orientation to Art Historical Research Methods | New students must attend Orientation to Art Historical Research Methods: a workshop designed to familiarize new students with research resources, led by the Department Librarian. |