Master of Arts [M.A] (Art History and Visual Studies)
2 years
Full Time
On Campus
Ranked #365 out of 553 by Collegedunia Study Abroad Global Ranking 2026
$5,931 /Yr
CA$8,238 /Yr
- MA in Art History and Visual Studies at the University of Victoria is offered as a 2-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.
- This degree gives innovative studies of art, imagery, and architecture, from ancient archeological sites to contemporary video games.
- This research-focused degree is designed to give students the knowledge and career skills to empower them in the future.
- Students are to complete a major research paper in the form of a journal article.
- The MA program consists of a minimum of 15 units.
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Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fees | $5931 (CAD 8238) |
Other Expenses
| Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
|---|---|
| Room And Board | $9593 (CAD 13323) |
| Total Cost | $9593 (CAD 13323) |
Previous Year Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| 2023 | $4752 (CAD 6600) |
| 2021 | $4447 (CAD 6177) |
Scores Required
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 Purpose: This 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: A sample of written art-historical research (students may submit a copy of one of their undergraduate papers from your 4th year).
- ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.


Arts 192 out of 385 in Global Ranking
( #15 out of 27 in Canada 2026)
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Career and Placement after Course
The careers after graduation are:
- Museum curator
- Museum director
- Art dealer
- Art consultant
- Art history professor
- Artist-in-Residence/Artist-in-Schools
- Arts administrator
- Arts management
- Conservator/Restorer
- Critic
- Curator
- Development writer
- Director of Visual Arts Program
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Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
| Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria University Future Leaders Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
| Business Administration Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| University of Montreal Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
| VueVille Future Technology Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 720/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Go Clean Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 2,520/Yr$3,500 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Bharat Petroleum Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based |
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