Overview

You will learn the visual and material culture skills and critical thinking that is the heart of studying art history. You will also have the intensive research and writing experience that is characteristic of a liberal arts education.

To major with an Art History concentration at the College of William & Mary, you will focus your degree by choosing one of three tracks. The Art & Art History minor is flexible: you can tailor it to fit your goals and interests. We also actively support students who wish to combine their interest in other fields with a double major.

Independent Research in Art History

In addition to taking the required research courses, Art History majors may pursue independent, individualized research projects on topics of particular interest to you. Such projects can result in written research papers, public presentations, and/or publications.

Independent research in Art History frequently grows out of a term paper written for a regular course or seminar. In order to pursue independent research on a topic of special interest to you, contact a faculty mentor and ask if they will serve as your research advisor. Work with your research advisor to design a project.

Accreditation

The College of William and Mary is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Individual programs are accredited by the American Assembly of Collegiate Schools of Business, the Association of American Law Schools, and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education.

Programme Structure

Courses:

Drawing and Color
Three-dimensional Design: Form and Space
The Curatorial Project
Theories and Methods
Senior Research Colloquium

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-05 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Williamsburg, 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

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Other requirements

General requirements

A submitted application through The Common Application or The Coalition Application

The Secondary School Report form complete with a high school transcript and counselor letter of recommendation

The Midyear School Report form, should be submitted to the admission office with an updated transcript as soon as first semester grades are available.

$75 application fee payment, or a fee waiver request

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

43442 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 43442 USD per year during 48 months.
National

43442 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 43442 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

18709 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 18709 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Williamsburg

1306 - 2134 USD /month

Living costs

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Scholarships Information

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