Art History MA 24 months Postgraduate Programme By Temple University |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

24 monthsProgramme duration

Application Deadline

15 Dec, 2025Application Deadline

Main Subject Area

Art HistoryMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Art History

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Prepare for careers in museums, galleries, non-profits, archives, libraries and other organizations with the Master of Arts in Art History at Temple University's Tyler School of Art and Architecture. Both the 36-credit Arts Management track program and the 30-credit Research-track program equip students with the skills needed for a wide range of careers in a world where visual literacy and cultural production play a vital role in shaping society.


Gain a broad general knowledge of the visual arts, studying their cultural, historical, stylistic and ethical context over time. Learn to employ critical theories in order to understand the history of the arts, In the Research track, you’ll develop original research and organize a sustained project while working collaboratively with artists, administrators, educators, students and the public. In the Arts Management track, you’ll acquire specialized knowledge of models of operation, policies and ethics that frame creative problem solving in visual arts organizations while gaining experience with cultural practitioners, artists, creative entrepreneurs, community organizations, and government agencies.


Tyler's highly accomplished faculty offer a broad range of research expertise, including


  • new and emergent digital technologies,
  • modern and contemporary art, especially in North and Latin America,
  • Renaissance and Baroque Italy, Spain, Germany and the Netherlands,
  • the ancient Mediterranean,
  • the Islamic world, and
  • the history of prints, photography and media theory.


The Art History MA program is committed to one-on-one mentorship and empowers each student to select a faculty mentor in their first year of study.


As a Tyler graduate student, you have access to the resources of a world-class art and architecture school; a large, public research university; and a robust city rich with opportunities for primary-source research, professional advancement and personal enrichment. You will also join a strong network of Tyler alumni across the region and the country. 


Concentrations


This degree program can be completed with or without a concentration. Your concentration options include


  • Arts Management

Programme overview

Main Subject

Art History

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Prepare for careers in museums, galleries, non-profits, archives, libraries and other organizations with the Master of Arts in Art History at Temple University's Tyler School of Art and Architecture. Both the 36-credit Arts Management track program and the 30-credit Research-track program equip students with the skills needed for a wide range of careers in a world where visual literacy and cultural production play a vital role in shaping society.


Gain a broad general knowledge of the visual arts, studying their cultural, historical, stylistic and ethical context over time. Learn to employ critical theories in order to understand the history of the arts, In the Research track, you’ll develop original research and organize a sustained project while working collaboratively with artists, administrators, educators, students and the public. In the Arts Management track, you’ll acquire specialized knowledge of models of operation, policies and ethics that frame creative problem solving in visual arts organizations while gaining experience with cultural practitioners, artists, creative entrepreneurs, community organizations, and government agencies.


Tyler's highly accomplished faculty offer a broad range of research expertise, including


  • new and emergent digital technologies,
  • modern and contemporary art, especially in North and Latin America,
  • Renaissance and Baroque Italy, Spain, Germany and the Netherlands,
  • the ancient Mediterranean,
  • the Islamic world, and
  • the history of prints, photography and media theory.


The Art History MA program is committed to one-on-one mentorship and empowers each student to select a faculty mentor in their first year of study.


As a Tyler graduate student, you have access to the resources of a world-class art and architecture school; a large, public research university; and a robust city rich with opportunities for primary-source research, professional advancement and personal enrichment. You will also join a strong network of Tyler alumni across the region and the country. 


Concentrations


This degree program can be completed with or without a concentration. Your concentration options include


  • Arts Management

Admission Requirements

6.5+
53+
79+
110+
Bachelor's Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline: A baccalaureate degree is required, but it need not be in Art History. Official transcripts from all universities/colleges attended, whether or not a degree was awarded, must be sent as part of the online application.

15 Dec 2025
2 Years
Jan
Aug

  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance

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