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Master's in Art History at Tufts University

Tufts University, United States

Programme overview

The MA in Art History is designed to provide a broad historical and theoretical understanding of the visual arts, in addition to developing critical thinking and methodological skills. You'll engage with these issues through course work, seminars, independent research, and teaching experience.

Faculty: Graduate School of Arts and Sciences  |  Department: History of Art and Architecture  |  Duration: 2 years (30 credits)  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time  |  Intake: Fall  |  Location: Medford, MA, United States

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Application information

Entry requirements

Application fee; Resume/CV; Personal statement; Official TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo English Test scores, if applicable; Transcripts; Three letters of recommendation; Writing sample: While each application is evaluated holistically, an important part of a successful application is the writing sample. The ideal writing sample should best reflect your art historical research and writing skills, as well as your engagement with primary and secondary sources. The paper should be well written, the argument clearly presented, and the research properly cited using the Chicago Manual of Style. The ideal length is approximately 15-20 double-spaced pages, exclusive of figures and bibliography.; Prerequisites; Formal art history training at the undergraduate level (i.e. major or minor) and reading knowledge of a foreign language related to research interests.

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

Intake: Fall

Duration: 2 years (30 credits)

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