Art History (MA) at The University of Arizona Global

    Art History (MA) at The University of Arizona Global

    Art History (MA) at The University of Arizona Global

    The Art History (MA) is a Master degree offered by The University of Arizona Global on the University of Arizona - Main - Tucson campus in United States of America. The program is delivered on campus as a Full Time course in English and requires approximately 2 years to complete. Students study at the University of Arizona - Main - Tucson campus while gaining the knowledge and practical experience expected for this area of study. The next intake is available from August 22, 2027.

    About Art History (MA)

    The Master of Arts degree in Art History provides a broad based and methodologically critical foundation essential to pursuing a career in Art History, whether in a university or museum setting. The Art History faculty offers an extensive range of specialties, theoretical approaches, and methodologies. Students are encouraged to develop diverse critical methods and originality of thought as well as a thorough knowledge of the history of art. Graduate students may take advantage of course offerings in related departments such as Architectural History, History, Classics, Anthropology, Media Arts, Women's Studies, Religious Studies, and English, among others. In addition, they may participate in the activities of the African-American Studies Program, the American Indian Studies Program, the Southwest Institute for Research on Women, the Latin American Area Center, the University of Arizona Medieval, Renaissance, and Reformation Committee, and the Group for Early Modern Studies Graduate Certificate Program.

    Please see our website: http://art.arizona.edu/

     

    Disciplines

    College of Fine Arts

    Requirements and Admission Criteria for Art History (MA) at The University of Arizona Global

    Entry Requirements

    Admissions Requirements

    APPLICATION PREREQUISITES

    Applicants must have a recognized bachelor degree, and have a minimum 3.0 grade point average. In addition, applicants should have taken at least four upper division Art History courses (12 units). While students may be admitted without these courses, they will be required to complete any deficiencies before graduate courses count toward the Master Degree.

    APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

    Through the Graduate Admissions Application you will have the ability to upload various requirements for consideration by the admission committee. For this application you will be asked to submit the following:

    • Please provide a Statement of Purpose
    • Please combine the following items into a single document (maximum file size: 5 MB) in the order shown below:
      • Resume/Curriculum Vitae
      • Writing or Research Sample. Maximum of 10 pages.
    • Transcripts from all previous colleges and universities attended. For initial evaluation purposes, you may attach scans of official or unofficial transcripts.
    • The names and contact information for 3 referees who will be submitting Letters of Recommendation on your behalf. All letters of recommendation must be received by the application deadline and must be from faculty members that can speak about your academic and research ability and potential for graduate studies. The preferred method to receive letters of recommendation is through the web-based Graduate Admissions Application. If, however, this is not possible, letters can be sent to:
      • Graduate Program
        School of Art
        University of Arizona
        P.O. Box 210002
        Tucson, AZ 85721
    • GRE scores â€“ Please request that ETS send official notification of your GRE scores to the Graduate College. The institutional code for the University of Arizona is 4832. The Art History division only looks at Verbal and Analytical scores.

    The Graduate College requires additional materials for International Applicants (Proof of Financial Resources, Health Insurance, and proof of English proficiency for students whose native language is not English). Please refer to the Graduate College website for details

     
    Standardized Tests

    Required test(s): All students must submit GRE scores

    International Students Only: English Proficiency Requirement.

     
    Funding Opportunities

    The School of Art offers fee waivers, scholarships, fellowships and graduate assistantships for graduate students in good standing. These awards are competitive and assigned during both fall and spring semesters.
    Please refer to the department website for more information: http://art.arizona.edu/

     
    Admissions Deadlines
    • Spring â€“ September 15
       
    • Fall – Priority Deadline: January 10
      Fall – Final Deadline: March 15

    Students who submit their applications by the priority deadline will have priority consideration for financial assistance from the School of Art.

    Applications received on or before each deadline will constitute a competitive pool, and will be reviewed by faculty shortly after the deadline has passed.

    All submitted applications will be considered after the application deadline has passed. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed and will be automatically denied. Paper applications will not be accepted, please submit all materials via the Graduate Admissions Application.

     
    International Conditional Admission

    International applicants may be considered for conditional admission to this program at the department's discretion.

    Other Information
    The GRE Institution Code for The University of Arizona is 4832

    ETS Major Field Code(s) for this program: 4832

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 60
    • IELTSMin 7
    • TOEFLMin 79

    English Program Requirements

    International applicants whose primary language is not English, or who attended school in a non-English speaking country, regardless of citizenship, must prove English proficiency. To determine whether you need to submit proof of English proficiency

    Tuition and Fee Information for Art History (MA) at The University of Arizona Global

    Application Fee 85

    How to Apply for Art History (MA) at The University of Arizona Global

    • International applicants to Arizona Online campus, Global Direct campus, or a Global Microcampus should choose the Distance Learner (DL) visa type in their Application Profile.
    • International applicants to the Main campus must currently hold a US visa that permits incidental study. 
    • Please verify your visa eligibility with International Student Services before applying.  The application fee is non-refundable and will not be refunded if your visa status is not eligible.  
    • Applicants must meet all Graduate College minimum admission requirements, including English proficiency.
    • Applicants should be prepared to submit copies of their visa documents, additional transcripts, or degree documentation if requested.
    • University of Arizona regulations require that all international students on non-immigrant visas carry the University of Arizona student health insurance plan.
    Art History (MA) at The University of Arizona Global
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    The University of Arizona Global
    United States of America

    United States of America, Tucson

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