At Western University in London, Canada, Visual Arts (MA) is offered as a master's degree in Visual Arts programme. The programme runs for 3 semesters. Tuition for international students is CAD 6,850 per semester.
At a glance
Degree:Master's Degree
Field:Visual Arts
Duration: 3 semesters
International tuition: CAD 6,850 / semester
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Last checked September 2026 · Source: grad.uwo.ca ·
Program details
Overview
Visual Arts (MA) - formally the MA in Art History and Curatorial Studies - is offered by the Department of Visual Arts in Western University's Faculty of Arts and Humanities. The one-year program requires full-time study across three terms (fall, winter, summer) and offers three streams: course-based, thesis-based, and project-based (curatorial). All MA and MFA students begin with a shared core course in art theory and research methods before moving into small seminar courses; depending on stream, students also complete an internship opportunity and a major research paper or thesis. The program trains students in the histories and theories of art and visual culture and prepares graduates for further study in the field as well as careers in museums, galleries, and other areas of the arts. Students may apply for funding such as the Canada Graduate Research Scholarship - Master's and the Ontario Graduate Scholarship.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:78.00 / %
Admission Requirements: Applicants require an Honours BA degree in art history or visual arts with a minimum B+ (78%) standing; students with equivalent qualifications in related visual fields such as film or media studies are also considered. Applicants must submit a sample of written work, normally an essay in art history. Applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate proficiency: TOEFL iBT minimum 86 (no individual score below 20), IELTS Academic minimum 6.5 out of 9, Duolingo English Test minimum 115, or CAEL Assessment minimum 60.
