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MA History of Art at University of Pennsylvania

University of Pennsylvania, United States

Programme overview

The MA in History of Art deepens students' knowledge of art and the critical methods used to study it. It is a two-year terminal degree; admission to the MA does not automatically lead to the PhD programme.

Faculty: School of Arts and Sciences  |  Department: History of Art  |  Duration: 2 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Philadelphia, PA, United States

What you will study

Faculty closely mentor MA students toward their chosen career path.

Career pathways

Graduates have held curatorial positions in national and local museums, auction houses and galleries, and have gone on to PhD programmes in the US and overseas.

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Application information

Entry requirements

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Each graduate and professional programme has its own admissions process and entry terms; applicants apply directly to the programme of interest.

Graduate and professional programmes are housed in 12 schools; each programme has a separate admissions process and applicants apply directly to the programme of interest.

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