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Art History (MA) at University of Southern California

University of Southern California, United States

Programme overview

The MA in Art History is not offered as a terminal degree and is awarded en route to the PhD after two years, subject to passing the second year review (a revised seminar paper). Applicants are not accepted for the MA alone.

Department: Art History  |  Duration: 2 years; 32 units  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Los Angeles, CA, United States

What you will study

32 units: AHIS 500 Methods and Theory of Art History plus 28 units of 500-level courses. All candidates pass a reading proficiency examination in one language, normally French or German.

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Entry requirements

The department does not accept applicants for the MA; it is earned en route to the PhD.

Duration: 2 years; 32 units

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