Overview

The Art History and Visual Studies degree from the University of Kentucky is also valuable for those pursuing roles as gallery directors, art critics, or cultural heritage consultants, where expertise in historical contexts and critical analysis of art is essential.

Key Features

The Master of Arts in Art History prepares students with the course work, language skills, and research experience needed for further graduate study or work in arts organizations and educational settings.

The curriculum is structured to provide both breadth and depth of inquiry through a variety of approaches to art history and, more broadly, visual studies. They recommend that courses be broadly selected to take full advantage of the multiple approaches, expertise, and insights of the faculty.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

African Art and Its Global Impact

Studies in African Arts

Asian Art and Culture

The Arts as Soft Power: The Japanese Tea Ceremony

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lexington-Fayette, United States

Disciplines

Art History View 204 other Masters in Art History in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

Application form

Copies of transcripts from all higher education institutions previously attended, which should be uploaded on the appropriate location of the online application. Domestic students are to self-report GPAs for each institution attended. (Tip: Convert transcripts on colored paper to white with black ink so as not to exceed the megabyte limitation on the online form.)

TOEFL scores and/or IELTS scores if an international student.

Application fee.

Brief résumé

Personal statement that explains your interest in art history graduate study, experience, and plans.

Sample of research writing, such as an undergraduate research paper

Contact information in the form of email addresses for two recommenders who will be notified to submit their recommendations electronically to the online system.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

37326 USD / year

≈ 37326 USD / year
Out-of-State

37326 USD / year

≈ 37326 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

15084 USD / year

≈ 15084 USD / year

Living costs

Lexington-Fayette

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

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

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Overview

Key Features

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Domestic

Living costs

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Financing

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