Program Overview
The Visual Arts at Harvard University is a Postgraduate Certificate programme in Arts & Design over 18 months, delivered Online. 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 arts & design. 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 Arts 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: 18 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 8,100 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; USD 8,100 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
- Location: Cambridge, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Visual Arts programme are prepared for diverse careers in arts & design:
- Creative Director
- Graphic / UX Designer
- Art Director
- Curator
- Visual Artist
- Media Producer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Exhibiting and Collecting Islamic Art: Toward a Critical History
- Manet and Modernism: Triumph of an Independent Vision
- Modern in Spirit: American Art in the First Half of the Twentieth Century
- Designing the American City: Civic Aspirations and Urban Form
- Understanding Architecture
- Inventing and Reinventing the Museum of Fine Arts
- Cultural Agents: Art Works in the World
- Buddhism and Japanese Artistic Traditions
- Nazi Cinema: The Art of Propaganda
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
No application is required. You simply register for graduate courses during our fall, spring, or summer registration periods.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 8,100 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; USD 8,100 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 8,100 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; USD 8,100 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Harvard 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 Harvard University
Harvard University
Cambridge, United States
Harvard 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 2021-01-18
- Start Date 2018-01-22
- Language English
- Duration 18 months
