MA/MS in Art History at Queen's University in Kingston, Canada is a master's degree in Art History programme. The programme runs for 2 years. Tuition for international students is CAD 12,927 per year (CAD 5,888 per year for local students).
Also offered as: Honours Degree
At a glance
Degree:Master's Degree
Field:Art History
Duration: 2 years
Local tuition: CAD 5,888 / year
International tuition: CAD 12,927 / year
We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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Last checked September 2026 · Source: queensu.ca ·
Program details
Overview
Queen's offers a two-year Master's degree in Art History with two program options: Option A, a Master's Thesis of 20,000-25,000 words following four term-length courses, normally completed in 18-24 months; or Option B, a Major Research Paper of 10,000-12,000 words following six term-length courses, normally completed in 16-18 months. Students choose advanced seminars exploring art and craft history, cultural heritage, curatorial studies, and technical examination, normally registering in two art history seminars per term, one with their proposed supervisor. Students may also take classes in art conservation and may pursue internships in Kingston or internationally at cultural institutions. There is no language requirement for the program. Funding includes up to two years of competitive support through Queen's Graduate Awards and teaching assistantships, with applicants holding an A- average (80 percent) or higher in their last two years automatically considered for named Queen's University Graduate Fellowships.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Admission is normally limited to applicants with an Honours BA in Art History or a closely related discipline and at least a minimum second-class standing in their undergraduate degree; the department typically admits 10-12 new MA students per year and not all qualified applicants can be accepted. There is no language requirement for the MA in Art History. The application package must include a writing sample such as a term paper or thesis chapter, a curriculum vitae, a completed online application with a 500-600 word statement of purpose outlining the applicant's research interests and goals, two current academic letters of recommendation, official and up-to-date transcripts from all institutions previously attended, and IELTS, TOEFL, PTE Academic, or CAEL CE scores if required. The application deadline is January 10, with notification of admission by mid-March.
