Overview

We welcome candidates in many areas of study, and we encourage you to reach out to a potential faculty supervisor to discuss your proposed topic as early as possible.

Features

At Queen's University’s, in the Art History program, you will join an exciting, supportive and dynamic intellectual environment where your original ideas will be encouraged and refined as you advance through the program and complete your thesis.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Prepare Doctoral Field Essays and study for Comprehensive Exams in the fall

In the Fall term or in January: Submit Doctoral Field Essays and take Comprehensive Examinations

Winter term: preparation of the thesis proposal, submitted and approved by the end of the term

Summer - begin dissertation research/ prepare for traveling to do on-site research

Dissertation research, begin writing, often on-site

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-10 00:00:00

Language

English

PTE Academic

75

TOEFL^® IBT

88

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Art History View 8 other PhDs in Art History in Canada

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

PTE Academic

75

TOEFL^® IBT

88

Student insurance

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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

Proof of reading knowledge of one language other than English, normally in the form of a test passed at the M.A. level is required at the time of application.

A writing sample (e.g. art history essay), submitted to the Graduate Assistant.

A current CV must be sent as electronic copy directly to the Graduate Assistant.

A brief "Statement of Purpose" (500-600 words), outlining the applicant's specific area(s) of research and career goals. This should include a statement of why they believe the Department of Art at Queen's is an appropriate place for their doctoral studies. This must be submitted as part of the online application.

Two current academic letters of reference from scholars familiar with the applicant's academic record and performance, must be sent either electronically through the online application process or alternatively as hard copy to the Graduate Assistant.

Tuition Fee

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International

3848 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1924 CAD per semester during 48 months.
National

3848 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1924 CAD per semester during 48 months.

Living costs for Kingston

1015 - 1615 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

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Available Scholarships

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