Program Overview

Art History Master's Program

The Art History Master's Program at Queen's University is a highly competitive program that admits a limited number of students each year.

Admission Criteria

Admission is normally limited to students with an Honors B.A. degree in Art History or in a closely related discipline, with a minimum second-class standing in their undergraduate degree. Preference is given to students with an A- average overall. The Department normally recommends for admission between 10 and 12 new M.A. students each year.

Application Requirements

The application package must include the following:

• A writing sample (e.g., term paper or thesis chapter)
• A curriculum vitae
• A completed application, including a 500-600 words statement of purpose outlining the applicant's specific area(s) of research and goals
• Two current academic letters of recommendation
• Official and up-to-date transcripts from all current and previous study
• IELTS, TOEFL, PTE Academic, or CAEL CE Scores if required

Program Overview

The Department of Art History & Art Conservation offers undergraduate and graduate programs in Art History. The graduate programs include Master's and Ph.D. degrees in Art History, with a focus on research and academic excellence.

Graduate Programs

The Department offers the following graduate programs:

• Master's in Art History
• Ph.D. in Art History
  • Faculty and Advising
  • M.A. Candidates
  • Ph.D. Candidates
  • Funding
  • Teaching Assistantships and Fellowships
  • Graduate Visual Culture Association

Research Areas

The Department of Art History & Art Conservation has a strong research focus, with faculty members specializing in various areas of art history and conservation.

Academic Integrity and Accommodations

The University is committed to academic integrity and provides accommodations for students with disabilities. Students with extenuating circumstances are also supported through various university services.

University Location

Queen's University is situated on the territory of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabek. The Department of Art History & Art Conservation is located in Ontario Hall, Room 211, 67 University Avenue, Kingston, ON K7L 3N6, Canada.