About the course

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. We recommend that courses be broadly selected to take full advantage of the multiple approaches, expertise, and insights of the faculty. Experience suggests that applicants from a wide variety of educational backgrounds may earn a MA degree in Art History. It is recommended that those without an undergraduate art history major consult with the art history graduate advisor before applying. Depending on one’s prior preparation, some students may be required to take selected preparatory courses that will not count toward the graduate degree requirements. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 2 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Lexington
Fall (August), 2024	Lexington
Spring (January), 2025	Lexington
Fall (August), 2025	Lexington
Spring (January), 2026	Lexington

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Kentucky

Applications to the graduate programs in Art Education, Art History & Visual Studies, Curatorial Studies, and Studio Art are made through the University of Kentucky Graduate School. Begin Here.

　　The School of Art and Visual Studies normally provides a full tuition waiver and a $12,000 stipend for all full-time graduate students. To apply for funding please submit the following:

　　Cover letter

　　Resume

　　Research paper or Portfolio

　　Two letters of support from one of your undergraduate faculty (these can be the same as the letters submitted to the Graduate School)

　　Students seeking admission to the Graduate School must have obtained a baccalaureate degree, prior to the start of the term for which s/he is admitted, from a fully accredited U.S. institution of higher learning or from a recognized foreign institution.

　　An overall grade point average of 2.75 on undergraduate work and 3.00 on all graduatework is required by the Graduate School. Individual departments may require higher gradepoint averages.

　　Submission of scores on the verbal, quantitative and analytical writing portions of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) unless their chosen program indicates otherwise. The Graduate School has no minimum GRE score requirement, individual programs may set specific score requirements and in some cases may require the advanced portion of the GRE.

　　International applicants whose native language is not English must submit either a TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or IELTS (International English Language Testing System) score. The University of Kentucky requires a minimum TOEFL score of 550 (paper-based), 213 (computer-based) or 79 (internet-based). For IELTS, a minimum mean band score of 6.5 is required. To apply for funding please submit the following: Cover letter, Resume, Research paper or Portfolio, Two letters of support from one of your undergraduate faculty (these can be the same as the letters submitted to the Graduate School) You will be asked to upload copies of transcripts from all higher education institutions attended, Students seeking admission to the Graduate School must have obtained a baccalaureate degree, prior to the start of the term for which s/he is admitted, from a fully accredited U.S. institution of higher learning or from a recognized foreign institution, Many graduate programs also require letters of recommendation.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Kentucky. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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