Overview

Key facts

Centering on the art object, the program allows students to expand their knowledge of the historical, stylistic and theoretical dimensions of the visual arts, while having the practical experience of working directly with art objects and in museums with professional staffs. Students participate in courses that utilize the resources of the Amon Carter Museum of American Art, the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth and the Kimbell Art Museum, and serve internships in these and other art museums.

Career

Graduates of the Art History program, offered at Texas Christian University, are prepared to engage in work at the Ph.D. level and pursue careers in the teaching and art museum professions.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

American Art 1913 to the Present

Art of the Aztecs

Gender in Mesoamerican Art

Maya Art and Architecture

Early Italian Renaissance Art

High and Late Italian Renaissance Art

Northern Renaissance Painting: Van Eyck - Bruegel

17th Century Italian and Spanish Art

Drawing as Artistic Invention

17th Century Flemish-Dutch Painting

Special Topics in Art History

Art Since 1945

Modern Architecture

History of the Print

History of Photography

Approaches to the Art Object

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Fort Worth, United States

Disciplines

Art History View 243 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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Other requirements

General requirements

In addition to meeting the minimum requirements for admission established by TCU, applicants will normally have completed 18 semester hours (six courses) in art history. The department will consider applications from qualified students in other fields.

A personal statement of no more than 250 words describing the applicant's academic and professional objectives

A writing sample that demonstrates art history research skills, not to exceed 20 pages in length

Three letters of recommendation

Students are required to pass a reading proficiency examination in French, German, Italian, Spanish or another language approved by the faculty upon entering the program. The language examination is administered at the beginning of the fall or spring semester.

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Tuition Fee

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38610 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 38610 USD per year during 12 months.
National

38610 USD/year

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In-State

38610 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 38610 USD per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Fort Worth

1071 - 1679 USD /month

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