University of Victoria Courses and Fees 2025

Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] [Art History and Visual Studies] From University of Victoria

Victoria, British ColumbiaLocation
UniversitySchool type
Estd1963established year
21800enrollment
Public
Partner [10 Courses]
8.3/10

Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] (Art History and Visual Studies)

3 years
Full Time
Co Op & On Campus

Field of Study

$5,931 /Yr

CA$8,238 /Yr

Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees$5931 (CAD 8238)

Other Expenses

HeadAvg Cost Per Year
Room and Board$9593 (CAD 13323)
Total Cost$9593 (CAD 13323)

Previous Year Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
2023$5702 (CAD 7920)
2021$11048 (CAD 15345)
  • PhD in Art History and Visual Studies at the University of Victoria is offered as a 3-years program by the Department of Art History and Visual Studies.
  • The University of Victoria also ranked 2nd in Maclean’s top Canadian Comprehensive Universities 2019.
  • A degree in art history and visual studies offers a unique perspective on their increasingly visual world. Their students have access to the latest technology and DIDO, a collection of over 66,000 digital images to explore.
  • This research-focused degree will enhance the knowledge and skills students already have and students will be mentored in a one-on-one relationship with a specialist in their chosen field.
  • The PhD program consists of a minimum of 39 units.

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:

  • Students must have a bachelor’s and master’s degree in art history or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
  • A grade point average of 5.0/9.0 (B average) in the work of the last two years (30 units) leading to the bachelor’s degree.

Indian Student Eligibility:

  • Students must complete a bachelor’s and master's degree in art history or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
  • The minimum grade score for a degree should be 7/10 (60%), first class.

Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.


Scores Required

90 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

6.5 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

90 / 99

Avg. Score in

MELAB

5.0 / 9

Minimum gpa

GPA

39

ECTS Credits


Required Document List

The following required documents are:

  • Resume/CV: It is the outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
  • Two Letter of Recommendation: Letter of recommendation (combination of professional and academic recommenders) which includes information about the student, their connection with the person they are recommending, their qualification, and the specific skills they have.
  • Statement of PurposeThis statement must describe your qualifications and the objectives of your intended educational program.
  • Statement of Intent: Reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
  • Official Transcripts: Applicants who have attended and/or received degrees from institutions outside the US must provide certified copies and certified English translations of transcripts or records of all previous post-secondary education and of all degrees conferred.
  • Written Sample: Sample of written art-historical research (your master’s thesis).
  • ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.

Career and Placement after Course

The careers after graduation are:

  • Historians
  • Art Directors
  • Writers and Authors
  • Postsecondary Art Teachers
  • Curators


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