MA Art History at University of Oregon

Programme overview

An MA in art history built around a thesis or terminal project chosen with the student's advisor, preparing students for professional roles in the academy, the museum and related institutions. An accelerated BA/MA pathway combined with a Graduate Certificate in Museum Studies totals 64 credits over the fourth and fifth years.

Faculty: College of Design | Department: History of Art and Architecture | Duration: Minimum 45 credits | Location: Eugene, OR, United States

What you will study

At least 45 credits, including at least 36 graduate research-based credits taken for a letter grade: ARH 612 seminars, a methods course (ARH 511 or 611), upper-division art history electives, and a thesis (ARH 503) or terminal project (ARH 614) worth 9 credits. Students take 12 credits across three of four historic areas (prehistoric-ancient, medieval, early modern, modern/contemporary) and show reading proficiency in a foreign language.

Career pathways

Professional roles in the academy, the museum and related institutions.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Accelerated Master's pathway (BA/MA): statement of purpose (maximum four double-spaced pages), writing sample (maximum 30 double-spaced pages), advising worksheet, CV, transcripts showing required BA coursework (including WR121, a second-language sequence and art history coursework) and three letters of recommendation, two from History of Art and Architecture faculty. University of Oregon graduate admission (applies to all graduate programs): a bachelor's degree or higher from a regionally accredited four-year U.S. institution or an equivalent international credential, completed before the first day of classes. Each program sets its own GPA, test and prerequisite criteria. Applications include transcripts, a CV/resume, a statement of purpose, references, and GMAT/GRE scores where the program requires them. Applicants whose primary language is not English need TOEFL iBT 88, IELTS 7.0 or Duolingo English Test 120 (some programs require higher). Application fee: $70 domestic, $90 international.

Requirements published at faculty level.

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.

Each graduate programme sets its own application deadlines and required materials.

Graduate application fee: $70 for domestic applicants and $90 for international applicants for degree-seeking programmes (doctoral, master's, graduate certificate); paid online by Visa, Mastercard or Discover when applying. Graduate Microcredential application fee is $35. Applications are submitted through the graduate application portal.

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