Overview

About this Degree

The Lamar Dodd School of Art at the University of Georgia offers graduate study in art education, art history, and studio art. The programs, leading to the M.A., M.A.Ed., M.F.A., Ed.S., and Ph.D. degrees, prepare students for a variety of careers within the arts and are described in detail in the Graduate Handbook.

Students in the MA program in Art History work closely with faculty mentors and must demonstrate a reading knowledge of a foreign language, pass a written general examination in art history, and pass a final oral examination. A written thesis is required for those on “thesis track.”

Programme Structure

Graduate-level coursework in Art History is divided between small, advanced lecture courses and intimate seminars on highly specialized topics. The curriculum, which students navigate with the help of a faculty advisor, gives students the specialized skills required by the discipline of art history, while ensuring mastery across a range of art-historical topics.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Visual Arts Art History View 276 other Masters in Art History in United States

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Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Statement of Intent: In a brief statement of 1-2 pages, please describe the focus of your research and your intentions for graduate school. Your statement should describe the topics and questions that are central to your research and any emerging interests you would like to pursue. Please note that the Statement of Intent can be the same document as the Statement of Intent requested in Slideroom.

Transcripts: Applicants will be asked to upload Unofficial Transcripts in the Graduate School application. An official transcript from each degree-granting institution should be mailed directly to the Graduate School only after the applicant has been offered admission. Transcripts issued to the student will not be accepted.
Standardized Tests: Applicants for the MA in art history are required to submit scores for the GRE

Tuition Fee

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International

28898 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14449 USD per semester during 24 months.
National

28358 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14179 USD per semester during 24 months.
In-State

9568 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4784 USD per semester during 24 months.

Living costs for Athens

720 - 1170 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Art History - Non-thesis.

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