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Art History

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Program Information

School:McMaster University
Faculty:Faculty of Humanities
Degree:Bachelor; Honours
Field of Study:Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Description:Art History is the study of visual arts to explore content imparted by their makers for different purposes in cultural, temporal and spatial contexts.

The Art History program offers three options for degrees at McMaster: a BA in Art History (3 years), a BA Honours in Art History (4 years) and a BA Combined Honours Art History and Another Subject (4 years). Art History courses are cross-listed with Classics, Communication Studies, History, Multimedia, Philosophy, and Studio Art and also offer important contact with practicing artists enrolled in the Honours Art program.
URL:Art History at McMaster University
Length:4 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
International: $43,116
Careers:Conservators

Admission Requirements

Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)*77 to 79
Test Scores:
  • International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 6.5] or DuoLingo [min. 115] or Cambridge English for Speakers of Other Languages: Certificate in Advanced English [min. 190] or Canadian Academic English Language Assessment [min. 70] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) [min. 86]
Application Notes : Students who have been asked to meet McMaster’s English Language Proficiency requirement must demonstrate English language proficiency by achieving the minimum requirements as specified by McMaster: IELTS: 6.5, CAE: 190, PTE: 60, CAEL: 70, TOEFL (iBT): 86, DUO: 115.

* The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.

* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

Modified on August 31, 2022