York University offers MA/MS in Art History & Visual Culture, a master's degree in Art History programme in Toronto, Canada. The programme runs for 5 semesters.
Also offered as: Doctorate
At a glance
Degree:Master's Degree
Field:Art History
Duration: 5 semesters
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This program leads to a Master of Arts (MA) or PhD in Art History & Visual Culture, offered by the Faculty of Graduate Studies at York University's Keele Campus. The program focuses on the Canadian heritage in the visual arts, covering works made by Canadians as well as works brought to Canada and held here on a permanent basis, with study areas in Canadian and Aboriginal art, curatorial and museological studies, architectural studies, and modern and contemporary art. The MA is a full-time program of five terms. Entry is offered through fall admission, with both full-time and part-time study available. MA applicants submit a statement of interest and a sample of written work of up to 3,800 words, along with three letters of recommendation. The program suits students seeking graduate training in Canadian visual art history and curatorial practice, whether pursuing a terminal master's degree or continuing into doctoral research.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: A minimum B average is required for the MA (A- for the PhD). MA applicants submit a statement of interest and a sample of written work of up to 3,800 words, along with three letters of recommendation. Unless exempt, international applicants must meet York's graduate English proficiency minimums: IELTS Academic 7.5, TOEFL iBT 100 (or 5 on the new MyBest scale for tests taken from January 2026), Duolingo English Test 140, or PTE Academic 76.
