Overview
At the University of Illinois at Chicago the Art History programme introduces students to works of art, architecture and design that have changed the course of history. Classes cover all historical periods and most of the world’s cultures. Students are trained in the fundamentals of critical thinking, historical analysis, visual literacy, and theoretical understanding. These are skills that are evermore important in our evermore visually mediated world.
Programme Structure
Courses include:- Historiography of the Visual Arts, 1750 to 1960
- Toward New Histories of the Visual Arts, 1960 to the Present
- Art History Teaching Seminar
- Ancient/Medieval/Early Modern (before 1800)
- Modern/Contemporary (after 1800)
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Disciplines
History Art History View 726 other Masters in History in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Grade Point Average: At least 3.00 (A=4.00) for the final 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) of undergraduate study.
- Optional Test: GRE general.
- Letters of Recommendation: Three required from faculty members or others familiar with the applicant’s training, ability, and experience.
- Personal Statement: Applicants must submit a short statement of purpose (2–3 pages) that should address the reasons for pursuing the MA in Art History at UIC and the relationship of this work to their professional and career objectives.
- Writing Sample: Applicants must submit a sample of their written work (approximately 15 pages).
Tuition Fee
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International
24738 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 12369 USD per semester during 12 months. -
National
24738 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 12369 USD per semester during 12 months. -
In-State
11870 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 5935 USD per semester during 12 months.
Living costs for Chicago
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Funding
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