Art History

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This program focuses on the Canadian heritage in the visual arts, including works of art made by Canadians as well as works that have been brought to Canada and remain here on a permanent basis.

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.

Stream and Specializations

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.

We offer a one-year diploma in Curatorial Studies. Students may also earn a joint MA/MBA degree in the cultural policy field.

Degrees Offered

MA

Program Length (Full-time) 5 term(s)

Program Component(s)

Major research paper
OR Thesis

Minimum Required GPA B

Fall Entry

Full-time
Part-time

Deadline - Fall (All Applicants) 2021-02-15

English Proficiency Requirement

MELAB is no longer offered by Michigan Language Assessment. York will no longer accept results for MELAB after July 2020.

Duolingo scores are accepted for Summer 2021, Fall 2021 and Winter 2022 entry only.

Minimum TOEFL (Paper-based)	600
Minimum TOEFL (Internet-based)	100
IELTS (Academic Module)	7.5
YUELI	Academic Program Level 9 with Distinction
YUELI Graduate Studies Preparation Program (GSPP)	Graduate with distinction
CAEL	Overall score of 70, no component score less than 60
Minimum CPE Score	C
Minimum CAE Score	B
Duolingo	125

Additional Admission Requirements

Number of Recommendation(s)

3 recommendation(s)

Other Requirements

Statement of interest
Sample of written work (max. 3,800 words)

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