MA Art and Architectural History at University of Manitoba

Programme overview

Study art and architectural history through various perspectives. You’ll pursue research in a program that stands apart in Canada for bringing together Western traditions in art and architecture from the Medieval period onward, Indigenous art and architecture, new and digital media, contemporary art, and moving image studies.

Faculty: School of Art | Duration: 2 years | Study mode: full-time | Intake: The Art and Architectural History (MA) program accepts applications for Fall only. | Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

What you will study

The Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies and the School of Art offer a program of study leading to a Master of Arts in Art and Architectural history.

Career pathways

Pursue a career that brings art and architectural history into public discourse, with opportunities in museums, galleries, heritage organizations, education, research, arts administration and media.

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Application information

Entry requirements

To be considered for admission to the Art and Architectural History (MA) program, you must have: a minimum of a BA or BFA Honours degree (or equivalent). While a four-year (Honours, or equivalent) degree in Art and/or Architectural History is the preferred prerequisite degree, outstanding applicants with a four-year undergraduate degree in one of the Humanities will also be given serious consideration. Applicants without a background in Art and/or Architectural History may be required to take up to a maximum of 6 credit hours of undergraduate Art and/or Architectural history courses in addition to their regular program.

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.

Entry in Fall, Winter or Summer term. Fall applications open July 1 of the year before term start, Winter applications open September 1 two years prior to term start, Summer applications open April 1 of the year prior to term start.

Graduate application fee: $100 CAD domestic, $130 CAD international; additional application fees apply for Physician Assistant Studies ($25) and Preventive Dental Sciences (Orthodontics) ($50). Fee is non-refundable; pay by Visa or MasterCard, cheque, money order or Convera. Deadlines are set per program.

Apply through the official page: https://applygrad.umanitoba.ca/apply

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