Overview

The Art History program at Loyola University Chicago is designed to ensure that students are well versed in both the historical and critical facets of the field through a sequence of courses that explores art objects from a variety of cultures across time.

Courses emphasize visual, verbal, writing, and critical thinking skills, giving students the tools to form persuasive arguments based on evidence found in tangible objects, original documents, and scholarly literature.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

Demonstrate an understanding of human creativity and the role of the visual arts as a mode of visual communication in a global context

Employ the elements of visual language and artistic terminology to critically analyze and interpret objects of art, architecture, and visual culture

Demonstrate general knowledge and understanding of Western and non-Western art traditions across historical periods in terms of major monuments, artists, ideas, formal expression, themes, techniques, iconography, and functions of art in relation to their cultural, social, religious, and historical contexts

Demonstrate depth of knowledge and understanding of specific historical periods or civilizations in the history of art

Demonstrate an understanding of visual culture as it relates to issues of gender, class, race, religion

Demonstrate knowledge of and an ability to apply art historical methodologies, criticism, and theory in art history research

Demonstrate skills in critical thinking, conceptualization of self-developed projects, scholarly research techniques, and written and oral communication

Demonstrate an understanding of the interdisciplinary nature of art history

Careers

Antiquarian Book Trade

Artist Representative

Estate and Art Appraiser

Art Law and Art Law Enforcement

Curatorial Consultant or Freelance Collection Manager

Publishing

Architectural Conservation

Art Librarian

Art Advisor

Arts Organization Consultant

Art Consultant: Hotels

Art Gallery

Museum Work

Art Investment

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Art and Visual Culture

Drawing

Painting

Ceramics: Handbuilding

Medieval Art

Baroque Art

Early Italian Renaissance Art

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

More details

At Loyola University, application deadlines are for priority consideration, but rolling admissions continue on a space-available basis thereafter.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Chicago, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete either Loyola University Chicago's free online application or apply through Common App.

Send in all official high school and secondary transcripts from each institution you have attended.

English proficiency scores.

Ask for a letter of recommendation from a teacher or counselor or have them use our online form.

500-word personal statement.

Send a resume of your achievements and extracurricular activities at school or in your community.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

54530 USD / year

≈ 54530 USD / year
Out-of-State

54530 USD / year

≈ 54530 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

54530 USD / year

≈ 54530 USD / year

Living costs

Chicago

United States

1297 - 2491 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Learning Outcomes

Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Chicago

Funding

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