Program Overview

Art History (BFA) Program Overview

The major in Art History provides students with foundational knowledge about the history of art, while also introducing the most up-to-date ideas, theories, and methodologies being used in the discipline today. Students take courses related to artistic periods and media, but have a great deal of flexibility in devising their path through the program.

Program Structure

A Bachelor of Fine Arts degree takes a minimum of three or four years (90 120 credits) of full-time study, depending on the academic background.

Program Options

• Major in Art History (66 credits): This program is designed to allow students to determine their own art history interests and follow their most appropriate course of studies. Students are required to take a certain number of credits from designated course groups and are then free to select the remaining 30 credits for their major.
• Minor in Art History (30 credits): The department offers a Minor in Art History to students in programs in the Faculty of Fine Arts and to students in other faculties.
• Integrated path: Get a head start on graduate studies. As an undergraduate student in Art History, you can take up to nine credits that count towards both your Bachelor of Fine Arts and a Master of Arts (MA) in Art History.

Admission Criteria

Minimum Cut-off Averages and Course Requirements

• Quebec CEGEP: 19
• High School: C+
• International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma: 26
• International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (CP): 4.3/7
• Baccalauréat français: 11
• British system of education (GCE): At least two A-level exams CD, or at least 4 AS-level exams with equivalent results, or Level 3 Diploma or Extended Diploma in a related subject area with equivalent results
• University Transfers (internal/external): C

Application Deadlines

Fall Entry (September)

• Deadline: March 1
• U.S. and international applicants: Apply no later than February 1 to allow time for immigration document processing.

Winter Entry (January)

• Deadline: November 1
• U.S. and international applicants: Apply no later than August 1 to allow time for immigration document processing.

After Your Degree

You'll graduate with the knowledge and discipline to think critically about your work, and have the necessary leadership skills required for entrepreneurial endeavors. Your degree can lead to many paths, such as:

• Research or graduate studies
• Museum or gallery curator
• Archivist or librarian
• Teacher
• Critic, journalist, or writer

Program Highlights

• Explore both research and artistic practice
• Focus on the artistic eras and movements that interest you most

Special Funding for Out-of-Province Students

Up to $4000 for undergraduate programs.

Courses

Browse all Art History course descriptions.

United States Students

A U.S. Federal Student Aid-eligible version of this program is offered. This version meets all U.S. regulations for eligible programs.

Why Study Art History?

The major in Art History provides students with foundational knowledge about the history of art, while also introducing the most up-to-date ideas, theories, and methodologies being used in the discipline today. Students take courses related to artistic periods and media, but have a great deal of flexibility in devising their path through the program. We typically offer over 50 undergraduate art history courses each year. Furthermore, our course offerings are continuously being changed and updated to include new approaches to studying art.

Other Programs of Interest

• Art History and Film Studies (BFA)
• Art History and Studio Art (BFA)
• History (BA)