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MA Contemporary Art, Design and New Media Art Histories at OCAD University

OCAD University, Canada

Programme overview

Interdisciplinary program supporting investigation of current and recent cultural production in art history, design history and media studies, with a critical focus on colonization and non-Western frameworks. Intake into this program is currently suspended.

Faculty: School of Graduate Studies  |  Duration: 2 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Core courses in art history theory and methods plus electives across OCAD U's other graduate programs, study-abroad courses and credit internships.

Career pathways

Alumni work in arts and culture institutions, the film industry, museums, galleries and publishing; many pursue PhD study.

Official programme page

Application information

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Classes begin in early September 2027 (Fall 2027 intake).

Fall 2027: applications open 15 October 2026 through the Graduate Application Portal; application and funding deadline 15 January 2027; second-round deadline 15 March 2027. The application fee is $110 CAD per program applied to, payable by credit card, non-refundable.

Apply through the official page: https://gradadmissions.ocadu.ca/apply

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