PhD Art History at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Programme overview

The Department of Art History offers programs leading to the master of arts and the doctor of philosophy. Students enjoy close interaction with their mentors and benefit from superb resources for interdisciplinary research. Faculty members have international reputations in their specialties, regularly receive prestigious awards, lecture widely, and serve on major professional boards.

Department: Art History | Duration: 51 credits | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall (deadline December 15) | Location: Madison, WI, United States

What you will study

The degree requires a minimum of 51 credits. Courses listed in the requirements include ART HIST 701 Practicum in Art History: Bibliography, Historiography, Methods; ART HIST 799 Independent Study; ART HIST 990 Research and Thesis.

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Application information

Entry requirements

GRE (Graduate Record Examinations) Not required; Letters of Recommendation Required 3; Application Checklist:; In addition to what is listed above, provide the following:; Unofficial transcript for each institution attended. Supplemental Application materials, which includes a Writing sample. Writing sample – research paper up to 20 double-spaced pages of text not including images and bibliography (12 pt. font, normal margins). (Submit online with graduate application). Please visit the department's website for additional information. Statement of reason/purpose CV Applicants are encouraged to contact prospective faculty advisors for more details.

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.

Entry terms (spring, summer or fall) vary by programme and are listed on each programme's Graduate Guide admissions tab. An applicant may have active applications in only one entry term at a time.

Application deadlines vary by programme and are listed on the programme's Graduate Guide admissions tab. Applications are submitted through the Graduate School application portal. The application fee is $75 US, non-refundable, payable by credit card (MasterCard or Visa) or debit/ATM; international applicants pay an extra $6 processing fee. Up to three programmes in the same entry term can be applied to for one application fee.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.wisc.edu/apply/requirements/

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