PhD Art History and Archaeology at Columbia University

The department teaches the history, theory and criticism of art and archaeology, preparing students for scholarship and teaching, curatorial work, museum administration and independent critical writing.

Faculty: Graduate School of Arts and Sciences  |  Department: Art History and Archaeology  |  Intake: Fall  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: New York, NY, United States

What you will study

Areas of study include ancient art and archaeology (Greek, Roman, West Asian), art and architecture of Africa and its diaspora, the pre-Columbian Americas, the lands of Islam, East Asia and South Asia, history of architecture and history of Western art. The first year ends with a master's paper and the MA; the next two years combine coursework, teaching, curatorial opportunities and preparation for the MPhil oral exam by the end of year three, after which students may teach in the undergraduate Core Curriculum.

Career pathways

Scholarship and teaching, curatorial work, museum administration, critical writing.

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