Overview

You will complete your training as an expert in global visual studies via a one-on-one mentorship with a specialist in your chosen field. Our program encourages immersion in other disciplines related to your research.

Features

The Art History and Visual Studies doctoral project at University of Victoria will launch you into careers in teaching, publishing, art advising, curating and other related fields.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Modern American and European art

Contemporary art

Anarchist studies

Late Medieval and Early Renaissance art

Early Modern England

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Visual Arts Art History View 3 other PhDs in Visual Arts in Canada

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

a three page statement of the reasons for your interest in a career in art history

a CV

transcripts

names and email addresses of two academic references

a sample of your written art-historical research (for example, a paper, publication or an MA thesis)

Tuition Fee

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International

5492 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2746 CAD per semester during 48 months.
National

4354 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2177 CAD per semester during 48 months.

Living costs for Victoria

1490 - 2092 CAD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Art History and Visual Studies.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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