Course at a Glance
- MasterDegree level
- 2 yearsDuration
- Kingston, CanadaLocation
- Arts and HumanitiesField of study
- EnglishLanguage of instruction
- KingstonCampus
- Master of ArtsAwards
- $12,927Fees
- AvailableScholarship
About this programme
Overview Faculty Programs Courses Departmental Facilities The MA and PhD programs in Art History offer advanced training in the study of visual and material culture from the Middle Ages to the present. The Department is strongly committed to the training of graduate students in a variety of approaches, methodologies, and issues including the study of art, science and technology; gender, class and society; material culture and object-based analysis; museums, collecting and cultural policy; word and image studies, and post-colonial analysis.
Read more
The Department of Art History and Art Conservation, offers, at the graduate level, in addition to the PhD and the MA in Art History, the MAC in Art Conservation. Recognizing the increasing need for art historians to know more about the history of technique, restoration, and the relation of conservation to art history, the Department has developed a number of advanced courses in the area of interaction between conservation and art history. It is uniquely equipped to do so with the art conservation program and its laboratories on campus and with several art historians and conservators actively doing research in the area. PhD students interested in the overlap between the two disciplines have the option of carrying out a PhD in Art History focusing on the field, Studies in Art History and Art Conservation. The interaction between art history and the museum is also addressed in advanced courses in the Department, which offers course credit to graduate students in art history for a practicum for MA students at the Agnes Etherington Art Centre and a directed research program for PhD students in collaboration with the Art Gallery of Ontario. Liaison is also maintained with other Departments in the Humanities, particularly Classics, English, ...
Is this course right for you?
Our counsellors check your profile against this programme's entry criteria and tell you where you stand — before you pay anything.
What we look at
- Your subject background and grades
- Your English score, or how to get one
- Budget, including living costs
University & programme
Canada- Listed from the catalogueNot yet staff-verified — ask us to confirm the details.
- English requirementIELTS Overall 7.0
- Study modeFull Time
Admissions checklist
Entry requirements
Calendar entry for this degree: Admissions Applicants are accepted under the general regulations of the School of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs. Admission to the MA program is limited. Applicants are normally recommended for admission by the Faculty Committee on Graduate Studies. This Committee may direct the applicant to take certain secondary courses complementary to the Degree program, if this is deemed advisable in the light of the needs of the individual student. Admission is normally limited to students with a degree in Art History or a related field and a minimum strong upper second class standing in the upper years of their BA program. Languages Reading knowledge of a second language is recommended but not required at the MA level. Degree Requirements The requirements are set according to the General Regulations specified in the calendar of the School of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs (Master's Degree Program). Two program options are offered. In either option courses must be chosen in consultation with the Coordinator of Graduate Studies and the instructors concerned; Option A (Pattern I) -- Four term-length courses and a Master's Thesis ( ARTH 899 Master's Thesis Research ) of 20-25,000 words (9.0 credit units); Option B (Pattern II) -- Six term-length courses and a Major Research Paper ARTH 898 Research Paper of 10-12,000 words (3.0 credit units). The examination procedure for the thesis, including the oral examination, conform to departmental and School of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs General Regulations (Thesis). The Major Research Paper will be read and marked Pass/Fail by two readers in addition to the supervisor. In both options the Thesis or Major Research Paper topic must be chosen in consultation with the candidate's supervisor, who will be appointed on the advice of the Coordinator of Graduate Studies. After preliminary research, a Thesis proposal or Major Research Paper proposal written according to departmental guidelines, must be approved by the Faculty Committee on Graduate Studies before preparation of the Thesis or Major Research Paper can begin. The outside parameter indicated in Option A would normally only apply to the type of thesis that is accompanied by substantial appendices. The Master's program (both Option A and B) is normally expected to take two years. It can be completed in sixteen months, if work on the thesis topic is begun soon after the student registers. || General graduate admission is governed by the School of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs: applicants normally n ... · English: IELTS 7.0; PTE Academic 65 · English test waiver: Applicants whose native language includes English are not required to sit an English-language proficiency test. A final grade of 80% or more in ESLA 140 or ESLA 150 from Queen's University's English for Academic Purposes Program, achieved at the time of application, may also remove the test requirement. Source: https://www.queensu.ca/grad-postdoc/grad-studies/apply · Application fee: CAD 120.00 - non-refundable graduate application fee, payable by Visa or Mastercard; the application is complete only once the fee is paid. Source: https://www.queensu.ca/grad-postdoc/grad-studies/apply
The usual set for this level. Your counsellor confirms the exact list for this university.
- Academic transcripts
- English test score (IELTS/TOEFL)
- Passport copy
- Statement of purpose (optional)
- Recommendation letters (optional)
Cost & scholarships
- Tuition$12,927 CAD / year≈ $9,505 / year
- Living costsVary by city — see the destination guide.
- ScholarshipsFinancial assistance as published for this program: Apart from national and provincial awards, Graduate Awards may be made by the Department on the basis of merit. Teaching assistantships may be available to students in both the art conservation and art history programs. At the MA level, the Joseph S. Stauffer Foundation Scholarship is available to a student entering the second year of the Master's program in Art History with evidence of intent to write a thesis on a topic in Canadian Art or Architecture. At the PhD level, several Bader Fellowships, valued up to $30,000 each, will be awarded each year for research in Europe. SourceView scholarship page
Application timeline
Typical timings. Deadlines differ per university and intake.
- 1Prepare documents1–2 weeks
- 2Submit application1–3 weeks
- 3Receive offer letter2–6 weeks
- 4Apply for visa4–8 weeks
Application deadline: The graduate application portal typically opens in September each year with deadlines occurring early in the new year; Queen's directs applicants to the individual degree-program website for that program's deadline, and most acceptances are made in March…
Visa & support journey
- Offer letterFrom the university
- Visa guidanceExpert support
- Pre-departureAccommodation & travel
- Ongoing supportEven after you arrive
Student stories
Real students. Real results.
- Average rating
- 4.9
- Google reviews
- 360+
- Rated five stars
- 95%
Average rating
Google reviews
Rated five stars
“I would like to express my gratitude for the excellent assistance provided during my student visa process. The team was responsive, knowledgeable, and supportive at every stage, from document preparation to submission guidance. Their clear communication and professional approach made the process much easier and more efficient.”
1 / 8
Nihad K, 5 out of 5 stars
Every review below is a real Google review — see all of them
Frequently asked questions
How much does Art History - Master of Arts cost?
CAD 12,927 / year.
What English score does it need?
IELTS 7.0 overall is the score listed for this programme.
How long is it?
2 years, as listed by the university.
What are the entry requirements?
Calendar entry for this degree: Admissions Applicants are accepted under the general regulations of the School of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs. Admission to the MA program is limited. Applicants are normally recommended for admission by the Faculty Committee on Graduate Studies. This Committee may direct the applicant to take certain secondary courses complementary to the Degree program, if this is deemed advisable in the light of the needs of the individual student. Admission is normally limited to students with a degree in Art History or a related field and a minimum strong upper second class standing in the upper years of their BA program. Languages Reading knowledge of a second language is recommended but not required at the MA level. Degree Requirements The requirements are set according to the General Regulations specified in the calendar of the School of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs (Master's Degree Program). Two program options are offered. In either option courses must be chosen in consultation with the Coordinator of Graduate Studies and the instructors concerned; Option A (Pattern I) -- Four term-length courses and a Master's Thesis ( ARTH 899 Master's Thesis Research ) of 20-25,000 words (9.0 credit units); Option B (Pattern II) -- Six term-length courses and a Major Research Paper ARTH 898 Research Paper of 10-12,000 words (3.0 credit units). The examination procedure for the thesis, including the oral examination, conform to departmental and School of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs General Regulations (Thesis). The Major Research Paper will be read and marked Pass/Fail by two readers in addition to the supervisor. In both options the Thesis or Major Research Paper topic must be chosen in consultation with the candidate's supervisor, who will be appointed on the advice of the Coordinator of Graduate Studies. After preliminary research, a Thesis proposal or Major Research Paper proposal written according to departmental guidelines, must be approved by the Faculty Committee on Graduate Studies before preparation of the Thesis or Major Research Paper can begin. The outside parameter indicated in Option A would normally only apply to the type of thesis that is accompanied by substantial appendices. The Master's program (both Option A and B) is normally expected to take two years. It can be completed in sixteen months, if work on the thesis topic is begun soon after the student registers. || General graduate admission is governed by the School of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs: applicants normally n ... · English: IELTS 7.0; PTE Academic 65 · English test waiver: Applicants whose native language includes English are not required to sit an English-language proficiency test. A final grade of 80% or more in ESLA 140 or ESLA 150 from Queen's University's English for Academic Purposes Program, achieved at the time of application, may also remove the test requirement. Source: https://www.queensu.ca/grad-postdoc/grad-studies/apply · Application fee: CAD 120.00 - non-refundable graduate application fee, payable by Visa or Mastercard; the application is complete only once the fee is paid. Source: https://www.queensu.ca/grad-postdoc/grad-studies/apply
Is there a scholarship?
Financial assistance as published for this program: Apart from national and provincial awards, Graduate Awards may be made by the Department on the basis of merit. Teaching assistantships may be available to students in both the art conservation and art history programs. At the MA level, the Joseph S. Stauffer Foundation Scholarship is available to a student entering the second year of the Master's program in Art History with evidence of intent to write a thesis on a topic in Canadian Art or Architecture. At the PhD level, several Bader Fellowships, valued up to $30,000 each, will be awarded each year for research in Europe. Source View scholarship page
Ready to apply?
Get expert guidance and take the first step towards your global education.
Free counselling · No application fee to enquire · Reply within 24h