Overview

Critical and Visual Studies at Pratt Institute is an interdisciplinary bachelor of arts (BA) degree program in the social sciences, history, and philosophy that provides a liberal arts education in a creative context.

Features

Students engage critically with the ideas, institutions, and infrastructures that shape contemporary society, analyze visual media and culture, and learn about the varied expressions of personality, power, creativity, and justice over time.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Beyond Google: Basic Information Literacy

First-Year Seminar

History of Philosophy, Ancient to Medieval

Modern Philosophy:History and Problems

Global History to 1800

Literary and Critical Studies

Science & Society

The Symposium

Moderation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

Fall National Deadline: 15 March. Spring National Deadline: 1 October.

Language

English

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Credits

121 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New York City, United States

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies Visual Arts Art History View 851 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

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application form with fee (online)

Visual or Writing Portfolio (Not required for Construction Management)

Official transcripts from each high school attended or official GED scores

Test Scores (optional)

Optional letters of recommendation

Pratt Essay

Tests of English Proficiency

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

62214 USD / year

≈ 62214 USD / year
Out-of-State

62214 USD / year

≈ 62214 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

62214 USD / year

≈ 62214 USD / year

Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 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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Duration

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New York City

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