Overview

Throughout the Art History program offered at The American University of Paris you will learn how to interpret works of art, read major theoretical texts and explore the relationships between visual culture and society. Analyzing the power of images throughout history and the context of their production and mode of circulation is essential to understanding both the past and the present.

Visual literacy – achieved through the study of a wide range of artistic practices, such as painting, sculpture, photography, printmaking, film, architecture and performance art – can also help you approach broader, interdisciplinary questions relating to race, class, power, gender and sexuality. Outside of the classroom, you will benefit from unparalleled opportunities to study art history in Paris’s museums and monuments, as well as through study trips led by professors both within France and beyond. Frequent destinations include Venice, Rome and London.

The educational goals for this major are as follows:

You will have in-depth knowledge of artistic periods.
You will have the ability to critique and analyze works of art in fluid English prose.
You will be able to situate works of art in historical and cultural contexts.
You will have the ability to identify artists, styles, time-periods of works.
You will be able to communicate orally and in writing about a variety of styles and genres.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Materials And Techniques Of The Masters
Renaissance Art & Architecture
Baroque & Rococo Art & Architecture
19th & 20th Cent. Art & Architecture
Junior Seminar
Senior Seminar
Materials And Techniques Of The Masters
Ancient Art & Architecture
Medieval Art & Architecture
Renaissance Art & Architecture

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00 , National

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Late or International Regular Admission after 1 April (based on available spaces)

Language

English

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120

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88

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

128 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Paris, France

Disciplines

Art History View 3 other Bachelors in Art History in France

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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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120

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88

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6.5

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General requirements

Online application form
Personal statements
Extracurricular activities and work experience
Two letters of recommendation
Official transcripts
English language test

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

38080 EUR / year

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EU/EEA Nationals

38080 EUR / year

≈ 38080 EUR / year

Living costs

Paris

France

1195 - 1778 EUR / month

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