Overview

We offer a range of courses, placement and visual resources. Part-time students, especially those with experience in the discipline, are encouraged to apply. Where possible, students should be prepared to devote themselves to full-time study at least during their first year in the graduate program.

Choose to study a diverse range of subjects including art and architecture history, critical theory and writing, curatorial studies in visual culture, and gallery and museum practices.

Outcomes

The objective of the Art History and Visual Culture program at York University is to prepare candidates for careers in art history and academia, as well as in publishing, curatorial practice, museology and arts administration.

You will have opportunities to view exhibitions in the vibrant downtown Toronto art community and attend events with international and nationally acclaimed artists, curators and theorists.
The program prepares its graduates for career choices in academia or the cultural sector by refining critical, scholarly and teaching skills.
The program is relatively small and allows graduate students to work closely with individual members of the faculty.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Museums and Galleries
Curatorial Practice
Representation and Visual Culture
Methods and Research Techniques in Art History
Design Theory and Criticism
Theoretical Issues in Contemporary Art
Individualized Reading Course
Themes in Visual Anthropology
Anthropology, Art, Aesthetic and Material Culture
Un-learning the Archive: Facts, Fictions and Missing Histories
Art History and Visual Culture Summer Institute

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 30 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-12-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

7.5

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PTE Academic

76

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Toronto, Canada

Disciplines

Visual Arts Film Studies Art History View 21 other Masters in Art History in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

B

English requirements

IELTS

7.5

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PTE Academic

76

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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135

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Other requirements

General requirements

You must have graduated from a recognized postsecondary institution holding an honours degree or equivalent.
Some programs consider applicants with a three-year undergraduate degree and relevant work experience.
If you completed your undergraduate or master’s studies outside Canada, you may need to complete additional courses to qualify for admission to a graduate program at York. Please contact the relevant program office for more information.

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

12550 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6275 CAD per semester during 30 months.
National

2870 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1435 CAD per semester during 30 months.

Part-time:

national: $717
international: $3,137

Living costs for Toronto

1502 - 2563 CAD /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

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