Overview

Key facts

University of Washington's Art History faculty are engaged in the study of a broad geographical, temporal, and ethnic range of cultures, and alert to the variety of ways in which visual artifacts are used to express and convey the diverse values of society.

The Art History program’s teaching goal is to develop students’ ability to comprehend the social, historical, ethical, and aesthetic significance of the visual realm that is our present environment and the heritage of many cultures. This is critical to students' ability to contribute knowledgeably to the visual traditions of which they represent the latest phase.

Programme Structure

Visual, verbal, and written literacy

Analytical insight and investigation

Critical reading and reasoning

Information synthesis

Close visual and material observation

Original research
Persuasive argumentation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

quarter credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Seattle, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

The BA in Art History is an open major with minimum requirements:

Must be a current UW student
Minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA

Current students can declare an Art History major at any time by meeting with an Adviser. Students transferring with 90 or more credits should be prepared to declare the major during the first quarter of attendance at UW.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

43209 USD / year

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43209 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

12973 USD / year

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Living costs

Seattle

United States

1480 - 2580 USD / month

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