Overview

Undergraduate Program

The History of Art and Architecture program of the University of Massachusetts Amherst not only prepares students to work in arts-related fields, but also fosters the skills necessary in any profession involving visual culture in its broadest sense, historical and cultural understanding, critical analysis, persuasive argumentation, thorough research, and effective writing.

Courses cover major fields of western European art and architecture: Ancient Greek and Roman, Medieval, Renaissance, and the seventeenth through twenty-first centuries. Courses are also offered in art of the Americas, East Asian, and Islamic art; opportunities to take classes at the other institutions of the Five Colleges—Smith, Amherst, Mount Holyoke, and Hampshire—expand credited coursework to include the art of Africa and South Asia. The University’s location in the heart of New England enables easy access to a wide variety of collections, monuments, and historic sites in the Northeast. Visits to institutions from Boston to New York are an integral part of the Department’s curriculum.

We actively encourage students to study abroad and to seek internships in related fields. Our majors have an impressive record of participation in national summer internship programs. A combination of practical, hands-on experience and rigorous academic study has contributed to the notable success enjoyed by our majors continuing to work and study in the field after graduation.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Survey: Ancient-Medieval Art

Survey: Renaissance-Modern Art

Visual Arts, Artists, and Cultures: An Introduction to Looking

Art & Visual Culture of East Asia

History of Architecture and the Built Environment

Methods of Art History

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-10-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2024-10-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Architecture Visual Arts Art History View 1149 other Bachelors in Art History in United States

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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Student insurance

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Accidents
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Other requirements

General requirements

A complete Common Application (including the UMass questions)

Official high school transcript (grades 9 -11) or Secondary School Exams

Official transcripts for all completed college coursework

Letter of recommendation

Application fee of $85 (unable to waive)

English Language Proficiency Requirements

(Optional) SAT and/or ACT scores

Tuition Fee

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International

40882 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 40882 USD per year during 48 months.
National

40449 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 40449 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

17772 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 17772 USD per year during 48 months.

Regional Tuition: $33,512

Living costs for Amherst Center

1228 - 2543 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for History of Art and Architecture.

Available Scholarships

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