Overview

Art History and Criticism from Stony Brook University majors acquire a thorough foundation in the history of Western art at the introductory level, and may then choose whether to specialize in a certain area, or continue to explore more broadly across different fields and perspectives, from ancient to modern and contemporary , including American, European, Asian and African expressive traditions, including traditional fields of painting, sculpture and architecture, as well as digital technologies, photography and film. We also provide exposure to museum, gallery and curatorial studies through coursework and internships.

Careers

Art History and Criticism graduates hold teaching positions in colleges and universities; others work as gallery or museum administrators, or as art critics, among other career paths.

Programme Structure

Courses offered:

Arts of Africa

Arts of the Ancient World

Arts of Asia

Arts in the Age of Exploration

Architecture

Modern Art

History of Photography

Arts of the US

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-15 00:00:00

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Applications will be accepted after these deadlines on a space-available basis.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New York City, United States

Disciplines

Art History View 1022 other Bachelors in Art History in United States

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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

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

High School Transcript(s)

English Proficiency test scores

Teacher/Counselor Recommendation

Essay

Currently hold an F-1, F-2, J-1, or J-2 visa

First year students or freshman are those still in high school or have completed high school but have not attended college after high school.

Transfer students are anyone who, after high school graduation, has enrolled in university-level courses either in the US or another country.

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Tuition Fee

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International

26860 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 26860 USD per year during 48 months.
National

26860 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 26860 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

7070 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7070 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for New York City

1819 - 3968 USD /month

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