Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] (Art History and Visual Studies)
3 years
Full Time
Co Op & On Campus
Field of Study:
Ranked #301 out of 691 by THE Global Ranking 2024
$5,931 /Yr
CA$8,238 /Yr
- 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.
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Important Dates
Event | Application Date |
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Application Deadline For 2025 Intake | Dec 1, 2024 |
Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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Tuition Fees | $5931 (CAD 8238) |
Other Expenses
Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
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Room and Board | $9593 (CAD 13323) |
Total Cost | $9593 (CAD 13323) |
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
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: 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.
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Career and Placement after Course
The careers after graduation are:
- Historians
- Art Directors
- Writers and Authors
- Postsecondary Art Teachers
- Curators
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
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Ontario Graduate Fellowship | Scholarship per student$ 6,390/Yr$8,875 | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeMerit-Based | |
University of Western Ontario Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
University of Montreal Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
Laval University Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
BrokerFish International Student Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 720/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
QS scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based |
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