Program Overview
The Art History and Visual Studies at University of Utah 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 Studies programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Location: Salt Lake City, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Art History and Visual Studies programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Visual Intersections
- Art History Seminar
- Critical Theory/Methods
- ArtH or a related discipline with the consent of your advisor
- Thesis Research
- Directed Study
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Statement of Purpose describing interest, background, and goals in the study of art history.
- Curriculum vitae (r\xc3\xa9sum\xc3\xa9) listing your educational background and experience.
- Academic writing sample (e.g. an undergraduate research paper) demonstrating your analytical writing skills.
- Two letters of recommendation by professors or instructors who are familiar with your academic work and can speak to your ability to succeed in a rigorous academic program. Please note that Apply Yourself will ask you to enter the names and email addresses of your recommenders, and will send them an online evaluation form. This form will not be sent out until you complete the "recommenders" portion of your application. We suggest that students enter their recommenders into the Apply Yourself system as soon as possible, and independently notify their recommenders of the February 1 deadline.
- Complete a fourth-semester language course (2020), or equivalent at another institution, with at least a B grade (3.0). Submit a grade report or transcript to the Department of Languages and Literature, 1400 Language and Communication Building, for verification. Courses must have been taken not more than six years prior to the date of application for language verification.
- Pass the MLA (Modern Language Assessment) for French, German, Italian, Russian or Spanish in the Testing Center with a score indicating advanced proficiency. Testing for most other common languages is available through Brigham Young University. Students interested in taking the MLA should first contact the Department of Languages and Literature for instructions and authorization.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
2018-01-18
About University of Utah
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, United States
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University Profile- Application Deadline 2018-01-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months