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PhD Visual Arts

4 Years On Campus Phd Program

Western University

Program Overview

The Ph.D. in Art and Visual Culture provides advanced training in art history, visual culture, and creative practices in contemporary art and new media. The program prepares its graduates for professional careers in galleries, museums and other art world contexts; for university teaching and research; and for arts administration in the private and public sectors. The program is unique in that it emphasizes the interrelationship between art historical/visual culture scholarship and studio practice by fostering academic and creative research beside and in connection with each other.

Program Key Stats

$21078 (Annual cost)



Eligibility Criteria


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Additional Information & Requirements

An MA degree in art history, visual culture or curatorial studies or an MFA or MVA with an average of at least 80% (A-), writing sample, TOEFL ibT of 109 , IELTS should be 8 out of 9, Statement of Research and Professional Interests, 3 Recommendation letters, CV, MELAB of 85 on each section and an overall score of 91, plus the oral/speaking component

Career Options

  • Fine Artist
  • Art Teacher
  • Studio Artist
  • FX Artist
  • 3D Artist

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