1. University of Alberta
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  4. Visual Art Bachelor of Arts

Visual Art Bachelor of Arts

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

University of Alberta

Program Overview

This program provides a strong foundation in both the history and practice of visual art. It is particularly suited for students who are in the early stages of their artistic development or who have no formal background in art. Submission of a portfolio is not a requirement to apply to this program, and you can choose to focus in either studio practice or art history. This major is taken as part of a Bachelor of Arts degree.

Program Key Stats

$23945 (Annual cost)



51 %

Eligibility Criteria

3.5
35
80

1200
6.5
86

Additional Information & Requirements

Official copy of high school certificate/diploma, transcripts of grades. English Language Proficiency: TOEFL iBT: 90 OR IELTS (Academic): 6.5 OR CAEL (paper) / CAEL CE (computer): 70 OR CanTEST: 4.5 OR CAE: 180 OR CPE: 180 OR MELAB: 85 OR PTE (Academic): 59. Spoken English Proficiency: TOEFL: 26 OR IELTS (Academic); 7.5 OR SPEAK Test: 50 OR Six full-time years of education in English in Canada or the equivalent in another country where English is the principal language (excluding ESL): If secondary education is the highest level completed or if combination of secondary and post-secondary education is used; Alberta Grade 12 (or equivalent).

Career Options

  • Architect
  • Art Historian
  • Artist
  • Costume Designer
  • Graphic Designer
  • Museum or Gallery Curator
  • Photographer
  • Publications Designer
  • Teacher
  • Video Game Designer
  • Web Designer

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