Program Overview
The Art History at University of Memphis 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 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
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: USD 1,054 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 566 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
- Location: Memphis, 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
- Greek Art
- History Of American Art
- Art Hist Methods & Practice
- Thesis
- Visual Arts Of Africa
- Arts of Colonialism/Empire
- African American Art
- History Of American Art
- Special Topics in Art History
- Egypt Art-Old Kingdom
- Egypt Art-New Kingdom
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission Requirements:
- For Fall semester admission with assistantship, completed materials must be received at the University by February 15. Applications received after April 1 cannot be guaranteed consideration for the Fall semester. For Spring semester admission, the deadline is November 1.
- For the concentrations in the Arts of Africa and the African Diaspora and General Art History, an undergraduate course in each of the major areas of art history is desirable: American, ancient, medieval, renaissance, baroque, and modern. For the concentration in Egyptian Art and Archaeology, an undergraduate major in Egyptology, art history, anthropology, history, classical studies, or archaeology is desirable. If, after evaluation of the students transcript, the art history faculty perceives a deficiency in these areas, the student may be required to successfully complete courses that will not count toward the Master of Arts degree.
- A letter of intent, explaining the applicants motivation and objectives in pursuing a graduate degree in art history.
- A sample of undergraduate writing, preferably in art history.
- Two letters of recommendation, at least one of which should be from a college faculty member who knows the student well.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,054 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 566 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 1,054 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 566 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Memphis 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 Memphis
University of Memphis
Memphis, United States
public research university in Memphis, Tennessee, USA
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months
