Art History (BFA)

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Degree

Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)

Department

Art History

Faculty

Faculty of Fine Arts

Program type

Major, Minor

Primary campus

Sir George Williams (SGW)

Duration

3 to 4 years

Start term

Fall

Why study Art History?

The major in Art History provides students with foundational knowledge about the history of art, while also introducing the most up-to-date ideas, theories and methodologies being used in the discipline today. Students take courses related to artistic periods and media, but have a great deal of flexibility in devising their path through the program. We typically offer over 50 undergraduate art history courses each year. Furthermore, our course offerings are continuously being changed and updated to include new approaches to studying art.

Beginning in their second year, students can register for upper-level seminars, which allow smaller groups of students to join a professor in exploring a special topic or research question. (Some recent special topics: Looted Art; Ethics and Contemporary Craft; Art and Ritual in Medieval Europe; Queering Modernism). As a complement to classroom activities, internships in museums or art galleries offer hands-on, experiential learning.

Program highlights

                Explore both research and artistic practice
Focus on the artistic eras and movements that interest you most

Special funding for out-of-province students

Up to $4000 for undergraduate programs.

Undergraduate applicants

Program structure

A Bachelor of Fine Arts degree takes a minimum of three or four years (90 – 120 credits) of full-time study, depending on your academic background.

Program options

Major in Art History (66 credits)
This program is designed to allow students to determine their own art history interests and follow their most appropriate course of studies. Students are required to take a certain number of credits from designated course groups and are then free to select the remaining 30 credits for their major. There are three required courses in the program: introductory survey courses ARTH 201 and ARTH 202, and ARTH 300, which concerns the critical methodologies of art history.
Minor in Art History (30 credits)
The department offers a Minor in Art History to students in programs in the Faculty of Fine Arts and to students in other faculties.

See the detailed degree requirements in the Undergraduate Calendar

Courses

Browse all Art History course descriptions

United States students: A U.S. Federal Student Aid-eligible version of this program is offered. This version meets all U.S. regulations (such as no co-operative education or e-courses) for eligible programs.

Get the full details about U.S. loan eligibility and requirements

Admission criteria

This program is available for Fall admission only.

Minimum cut-off averages and course requirements

Quebec CEGEP: 19
- Additional information for CEGEP applicants
High School: C+
- ACT or SAT is NOT required
- Canadian curricula course requirements
- Accepted international qualifications
International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma: 26
Baccalauréat français: 11
British system of education (GCE):
- A-levels: At least two A-level exams CD or
- AS-levels: At least 4 AS-level exams with equivalent results or
- BTEC: Level 3 Diploma or Extended Diploma in a related subject area with equivalent results
- Additional information for British System of Education (GCE) applicants
University Transfers (internal/external): C

You must meet Concordia's minimum admission requirements

Minimum cut-off averages should be used as indicators. The cut-off data may change depending on the applicant pool. Applicants who meet the stated minimum requirements are not guaranteed admission to these programs.

Application deadlines

It’s not too late to apply

Some undergraduate programs are still accepting applications for fall 2024.

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FALL TERM

March 1 is the deadline to apply for fall term entry. International students are encouraged to apply by February 1 to allow sufficient time for CAQ and study permit application processing.

WINTER

Admission to this program is available for the Fall Term only.

We reserve the right to close admission to a program at any time after the official deadline without prior notice.

After your degree

You’ll graduate with the knowledge and discipline to think critically about your work, and have the necessary leadership skills required for entrepreneurial endeavours. Your degree can lead to many paths such as:

Research or graduate studies
Museum or gallery curator
Archivist or librarian
Teacher
Critic, journalist or writer

Learn more about career options in Art History

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