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Art History and Visual Culture

University of Guelph
Information last verified July 2026
Rank #30
Tuition EUR 4,356 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 1,761 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Degree MA
Duration 24 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Guelph, Canada
Language English

Program Overview

The Art History and Visual Culture at University of Guelph is a MA programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Art History and Visual Culture programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Canada and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: EUR 4,356 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 1,761 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
  6. Location: Guelph, Canada

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Art History and Visual Culture programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Detailed curriculum information is not available. Please check the university website or contact them directly for the most up-to-date course information.

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Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Admission to the M.A. program in Art History and Visual Culture may be granted on the recommendation of the School of Fine Art and Music to:

  1. the holder of a BA degree (honours equivalent), or an honours BA (or its equivalent in art history) with a minimum of a 75% average; or
  2. in exceptional cases, the holder of a degree in another field who has completed a minimum of six one-semester courses in art history; or
  3. a student who has satisfied the requirements for transfer from the provisional-student category.

It is highly recommended that applicants complete at least eight semesters of courses in art history, cultural studies, or related areas prior to applying. Serious interest in, and substantial familiarity with, historical and contemporary issues in Art and Visual Culture is expected.

Each applicant must submit the following:

  1. A single-page statement that outlines the applicant\'s career objectives and reasons for wishing to study in the University of Guelph\'s Master of Arts program in Art History and Visual Culture.
  2. Letters of reference from two professors. The applicant must have taken a significant proportion of course work from at least one of the professors. An acceptable alternative to one such letter may be from the department Chair on behalf of the department in which the applicant has studied, or from a professional in the field who is familiar with the applicant\'s abilities. These must be submitted in a signed and sealed envelope.
  3. Official University Transcripts

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

EUR 4,356 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 1,761 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students

Tuition fees: EUR 4,356 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 1,761 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact University of Guelph directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About University of Guelph

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University of Guelph

Guelph, Canada

TheUniversity of Guelph(U of GorGuelph) is a comprehensivepublicresearch universityinGuelph,Ontario, Canada. It was established in 1964 after the amalgamation ofOntario Agricultural College(1874),...

University Profile
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months