Program Overview
The Art History at York 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 7.5
- Tuition: CAD 6,528 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; CAD 1,848 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
- Location: Toronto, 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
- Museums and Galleries
- Curatorial Practice
- Representation and Visual Culture
- Methods and Research Techniques in Art History
- Design Theory and Criticism
- Graduate Seminar
- Theoretical Issues in Contemporary Art
- Placement
- Individualized Reading Course
- Themes in Visual Anthropology
- Anthropology, Art, Aesthetic and Material Culture
- Un-learning the Archive: Facts, Fictions and Missing Histories
- Art History and Visual Culture Summer Institute
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
The basic admission requirement for candidates to the M.A. in Art History is an Honors B.A. or equivalent with at least a B (second class) standing from a recognized university, preferably with an art history major and studio experience.
An undergraduate major presupposes at least five full-year courses (or equivalent) in art history. Students from other disciplines may be required to spend a qualifying year taking appropriate undergraduate courses. In these cases, admission to the M.A. Program does not constitute formal candidacy for the degree.
The student will submit a written application to the committee for the candidacy.
GPA Requirements: B+
Language requirements
- Minimum TOEFL (Paper-based): 600
- Minimum TOEFL (Internet-based): 100
- IELTS (Academic module): 7.5
- York English Language Test (YELT): Band 1
- YUELI: Level 6 with Distinction
- MELAB: Overall score of 85, no component score less than 80
- CAEL: Overall score of 70, no component score less than 60
- Minimum CPE SCORE: C
- Minimum CAE SCORE: B
Number of recommendations required: 3
English Proficiency: IELTS 7.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
CAD 6,528 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; CAD 1,848 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Tuition fees: CAD 6,528 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; CAD 1,848 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact York 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 York University
York University
York, United States
York University is a major public research university in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It’s one of Canada’s largest universities and known for its diverse student body, wide range of academic...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months