MA Art History in Arts of the Americas at University of Arkansas

Programme overview

A two-year residency MA conducted in partnership with Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, specialising in the arts of the Americas within global art histories.

Faculty: Graduate School | Department: School of Art | Duration: Two years, 36 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Fayetteville, AR, United States

What you will study

Five core courses (historiography, practicum, immersive travel, writing workshop, qualifying paper), five theme courses across environment, heritage, power, circulation, structures and systems, and identity and community, and two electives; comprehensive exam with public presentation and oral defense. Reading proficiency in one world language other than English required.

Career pathways

Prepares students for top PhD programmes in art history and careers valuing visual literacy, research and communication.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Apply to the Graduate School; via SlideRoom submit a personal statement, 15-20 page writing sample, CV/resume, three letters of recommendation and unofficial transcripts. Applicants typically hold an undergraduate degree in art history or significant related coursework. Fall deadline January 15. GPA, GRE and English minimums not stated.

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.

Graduate entry terms: Fall, Spring and Summer sessions.

Graduate School application deadlines: August 1 for fall, December 1 for spring, April 15 for summer sessions; some departments set earlier deadlines. The application fee is $60 for new applicants; $30 for returning UA graduate students.

Law (JD): priority application deadline April 15, with rolling review after that date; admission is for the full-time program in the fall.

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