Program Overview
The Art History at University of California Davis is a MA programme in Humanities, 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 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
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 8
- Tuition: USD 28,211 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 13,109 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Davis, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Art History 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
- Satisfy the sequence of the two methods courses in first and second quarters (200A in fall, 200B in winter).
- Satisfy any outstanding prerequisites and distribution requirements as early as possible; ideally, have these completed by the end of the first year.
- Aim to take the minimum 3 topical seminars during your first year. Consider these seminars as providing the basis of your thesis paper, as you will select one of these to develop into your M.A.Thesis.
- Research papers written for Independent Study Courses (AHI 299) may also be considered as the basis for the M.A. Thesis.
- Endeavor to complete coursework on time and to satisfy Incompletes within the first weeks of the following quarter.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- An Application for Admission
- Statement of Purpose
- Personal History Statement
- Three Letters of Recommendation
- One copy of official transcripts from all prior institutions attended
- GRE scores
English Proficiency: IELTS 8 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 28,211 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 13,109 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 28,211 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 13,109 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 8
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of California Davis 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 California, Davis
University of California, Davis
Davis, United States
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University Profile- Start Date Handbook 2018
- Language English