Program Overview
The Art History at Carleton 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: CAD 18,143 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 8,335 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Ottawa, 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
- Art and Its Institutions
- Topics in Historiography, Methodology and Criticism
- Perspectives on Pre-Modernity
- Feminism and Gender
- Topics in Modern and Contemporary Art
- Community/Identity
- Topics in Aboriginal Art
- Museum Studies and Curatorial Practice
- Architecture and Its Institutions
- Photography and Its Institutions
- Research Essay
- M. A. Thesis
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
The minimum requirement for admission to the master\'s program is an Honours bachelor\'s degree (or the equivalent) in art history or a related discipline, with at least high honours standing. Related disciplines may include anthropology, history, and Canadian studies. Applicants without a background in art history may be required to take up to a maximum of 2.0 credits in certain designated courses from the undergraduate art history program in addition to their regular program.
Applications to graduate programs at Carleton University require various documents such as aptitude test results, transcripts, letters of reference, a statement of intent, a writing sample, CV/Resum\xc3\xa9, etc. This additional information is required to provide more background to assess an applicant\xc2\x92s suitability for entrance into a graduate program.English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
CAD 18,143 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 8,335 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: CAD 18,143 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 8,335 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Carleton 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 Carleton University
Carleton University
Ottawa, Canada
Carleton 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 2008-02-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months