Program Overview
The Art History at McGill University 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 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
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 7,263 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,263 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Québec, Canada
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
- Modern Art
- Art History - 1400-1900
- Directed Reading
- Topics: Medieval Art & Architecture
- Topcis: Chinese Visual Culture
- Topics: Renaissance Art & Architecture
- Topics: Early Modern Visual Culture
- Contemporary Art & Criticism
- Topics: 18th-C Art & Architecture
- Topics: 19th-C Art & Architecture
- Current Problems in Art History
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
To apply to the MA program, candidates are normally expected to have a BA degree in art history or in another closely related field; candidates may come from other fields such as literary studies, comparative literature, ethnic studies, Canadian studies, architecture, urban planning, film studies, history, performance studies, or philosophy/aesthetics, but must have taken at least 10 courses relating to the history and theory of some aspect of the visual arts, preferably covering a wide range of historical time periods and geographical regions.
In exceptional cases, applicants without a strong background in art history may be admitted but with additional requirements arranged in consultation with the Graduate Program Director to be completed before matriculation in the MA program.
Candidates for the MA in Art History will benefit from establishing contact with a prospective supervisor or at least listing one or two potential supervisors on the application.English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 7,263 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,263 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 7,263 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,263 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact McGill University 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 McGill University
McGill University
Montréal, Canada
McGill University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline Jan, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
