Program Overview
The Visual Studies at University of Toronto is a Master 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 Visual Studies 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 7
- Tuition: USD 29,670 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 8,440 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Toronto, Canada
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the 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
- [\'MVS Studio and Curatorial Studies students share core seminars in the theory and history of contemporary visual art in both years of study, but otherwise pursue their separate fields through focused studio/practicum sessions under the supervision of MVS studio and curatorial studies faculty respectively.\', \'In the curatorial studies field, students also work with professional curators and critics, as well as faculty from disciplines related to their course of study.\', "Students in both fields take a number of electives in other graduate units of the University and complete an internship placement aimed to further the participant\'s research and forge connections to outside institutions."]
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Applicants must complete an appropriate bachelor\xc2\x92s degree, or its equivalent, with a final year average of at least\xc2\xa0B+ from a recognized university prior to the start of the academic term to which they applied.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 29,670 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 8,440 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 29,670 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 8,440 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Toronto 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 Toronto
University of Toronto
Toronto, Canada
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University Profile- Application Deadline 2006-01-18
- Start Date 2018-09-12
- Language English
- Duration 24 months