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Master in Architecture-Restoration

Università degli Studi Mediterranea di Reggio Calabria

Italy

Art History, Architecture, Cultural Heritage

Master's Degree

The 2nd Cycle Degree Course (Master Degree) in Architecture-Restoration deepens teaching elements of the 1st Cycle Degree course in Architectural Science, giving to the graduates a high level of technical knowledge and thorough historical-critical basis, essential to deal with crucial professional themes related to historical heritage on different levels: from a single building to old town centers urban environment, to cultural landscape.

English

2 Years

Ph.D. in Color Science

Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT)

United States of America (USA)

Chemistry, Engineering, Art History, Physics

PhDs (Doctor of Philosophy)

Color science research at RIT encompasses such diverse fields as medical data visualization, computer graphics and animation, art conservation, spectral and spatial measurements of materials, color printing, digital photography, motion picture and television, and modeling of our perceptions for use in defining color quality.

English

4 Years

Art Major and Minor

Albion College

United States of America (USA)

Graphic Design, Modern Literature, Art History, Fashion Design, Photography, Fine Arts, Creative Writing, Interior Design

Bachelor's Degree

Bring your vision to life through photography, painting, drawing, or sculpture. Hone your technical skills, develop your artistic practice and contextualize your work in art theory and history. As an art major or minor, you’ll learn to think critically, build technical knowledge and skills, and prepare for a life of creative expression, wherever your career leads.

English

4 Years

BS in Interdisciplinary Humanities

Spring Hill College

United States of America (USA)

Liberal Arts, History, Philosophy, Humanities, Cultural Heritage, Modern Literature, Art History, Museum Studies

Bachelor of Science (BSc)

Are you intrigued by the arts, ideas, media, and values that have shaped Western and world cultures? Would you like to explore a wide range of courses spanning disciplines, borders, cultures, and time periods? As an interdisciplinary humanities student, you’ll create your own major, according to your own individual interests, abilities, and career or education plans. The program emphasizes the development of skills in reasoning, critical thinking, language, and writing.

English

4 Years

Master's Degree in the Ancient Mediterranean World (History Archaeology and Art)

Università degli Studi di Pavia

Italy

Art History, History, Archaeology

Master's Degree

This two-year English Language Master's Degree in the Ancient Mediterranean World (History Archaeology and Art) was recognized as a Department of Excellence by the Italian Ministry of Education for 2018-2022 and ranked top 30 in the 2018 QS World Ranking for the subject Classics & Ancient History.

English

2 Years

Bachelor of Arts

Southern Cross University

Online

Australia

Modern Literature, Fine Arts, Creative Writing, Liberal Arts, Art History, Humanities

Bachelor of Arts (BA)

The Bachelor of Arts provides the opportunity to choose the elements of your degree from a huge range of subjects, from Communication to Tourism and Politics to Physical Geography.

English

3 Years

Master in Appraisal and Expertise of Works of Art

Euroinnova International Online Education

Online

Spain

Art History, Fine Arts, Cultural Heritage

Master's Degree

In the Master in Appraisal and Expertise of Works of Art you will learn if you still do not know, that an appraisal consists of establishing the market price of a material good at a certain time. Finally, this report is made by a professional, and in this case it is called Expert. To be more specific, Valuing a work of art consists of providing a current monetary value to a work of art, whether it is a painting, sculpture or any good that is related to art.

Spanish

Master of Arts in Museum Studies

Johns Hopkins University

Online

United States of America (USA)

Cultural Heritage, Museum Studies, Liberal Arts, Art History, History

Master of Arts (MA)

Museums today need visionary leaders. This program offers the theory and practice of all aspects of the museum field, teaching innovative skills and knowledge to meet the challenges of the 21st century.

English

1 Year 8 Months

Bachelor of Arts

Edith Cowan University

Australia

Modern Literature, Fine Arts, Creative Writing, Liberal Arts, Art History, Humanities

Bachelor of Arts (BA)

The Bachelor of Arts enables students to pursue their passion and career goals simultaneously with a choice of focused majors. Students will engage in in-depth inquiry and creative responses to make a positive impact on society. There is an opportunity to explore cross-disciplinary studies to enhance skills and interests, in areas that cover historical, critical, political, theoretical and creative practices which underpin our global cultures and industries.

English

3 Years

Bachelor of Arts

University of New England

Online

Australia

Modern Literature, Fine Arts, Creative Writing, Liberal Arts, Art History, Humanities

Bachelor's Degree

One of our longest-standing degrees, the Bachelor of Arts (BA) is still relevant in today’s world. It equips you with the creative, critical and analytical skills in demand by employers, and is transferable across a range of workplaces. When you study a BA at UNE, you have the freedom to become a specialist in the discipline of your choice.

English

3 Years

MA in Art History

Open University

Online

United Kingdom

Art History, Humanities

Master of Arts (MA)

The MA in Art History draws upon the exciting research and outstanding teaching expertise of the department. Studying art history at the postgraduate level will deepen your understanding of art, architecture and visual culture, build your analytical and critical skills, and develop the skills needed for independent study and research. You'll start by exploring the core concepts and recent developments that have shaped art history from Renaissance Italy to the contemporary Caribbean, before building on these foundations to expand your understanding of visual and material objects – incorporating architecture, art and design. You'll complete this degree by researching and writing a dissertation on an agreed topic of your own devising.

English

2 Years

MA Arts and Culture

Leiden University

Netherlands

Art History, Humanities, Cultural Heritage, Museum Studies, Modern Literature, Fine Arts

Master of Arts (MA)

A unique program in terms of its diverse and interdisciplinary range of subjects, the Arts and Culture master's programme offers you the choice of two specializationsprogramprogram: Art History and Museum Studies. Each explores different themes from a comparative and global perspective and offers a broad range of electives, allowing you to further customize your degree.

English

1 Year

Master of Arts (MA) in Art History

Academy of Art University

United States of America (USA)

Art History, Humanities

Master of Arts (MA)

The Art History MA degree is designed to give students an advanced understanding of western art history. The program offers specializations in ancient art, medieval art, renaissance art, baroque art, 18th and 19th-century art, and pre-war modern art. The art historical curriculum is paired with six credits of fine art studio classes, which allow our students to become familiar with traditional methods of fine art production including painting, printmaking, and sculpture. This marriage of art history and fine art studies offers a perspective through which art and its historical trajectory can be uniquely evaluated and appreciated. Students will complete their degree by writing an M.A. thesis, with the support and advisement of an Art History faculty member. The thesis will be written in the student's chosen area of art historical specialization demonstrating independent scholarly research and highlighting their joint understanding of art and its creative process.

English

2 Years

MRes in Anthropology, Art and Perception

University of St Andrews

United Kingdom

Art History, Anthropology

Master's Degree

The MRes in Anthropology, Art, and Perception provide training for postgraduate research into the anthropology of human creativity, art, material culture, and visual expression. It takes perception as its starting point and draws on themes extending across the subject boundaries between art and anthropology.

English

1 Year

Bachelor in Art

Aquinas College

United States of America (USA)

Design, Fine Arts, Art History, Humanities

Bachelor's Degree

Our graduates in art have been encouraged to consider their future professional role in the context of both the contemporary world and the historical world. Besides a reverence for art history, they have been taught appropriate skills of mind, hand, and eye.

English

4 Years

Master of Science in Color Science

Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT)

United States of America (USA)

Chemistry, Engineering, Art History, Physics

Master of Science (MSc)

Understand how humans perceive and interact with color in this unique program that has limitless applications.

English

2 Years

Master's Degree in History of Arts and Conservation of Artistic Heritage

Università Ca' Foscari Venezia

Italy

Art History

Second cycle Master's Degree

This program deepens the study of visual arts, architecture, and artistic heritage through historical and critical analysis. Students explore conservation methodologies, heritage management, restoration techniques, and cultural policies. The course prepares professionals for careers as conservators, curators, cultural heritage experts, and museum managers, contributing to the preservation and enhancement of artworks and artistic assets in a global context.

Italian

2 Years

Master of Arts in Humanities

The University of Texas at Dallas

United States of America (USA)

Creative Writing, History, Foreign Languages and Literatures, Philosophy, Humanities, Cultural Heritage, Modern Literature, Literature, Art History, Linguistics

Master of Arts (MA)

The Master of Arts in Humanities degree program is designed both for individuals wishing to enhance their knowledge and skills and for students intending to pursue a doctorate in a humanistic field. Students may concentrate on one of the three main areas of study: (1). History of Ideas which concentrates on history and philosophy; (2). Literature which concentrates on literature, language, rhetoric, translation studies, and creative writing; (3). Visual and Performing Arts which concentrates on visual and performing arts, art history, and film studies.

English

2 Years

Master's Degree in Conservation and Restoration of Cultural Assets

Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV)

Spain

Cultural Heritage, Museum Studies, Art History

Master's Degree

The Department of Conservation and Restoration of Cultural Assets of the Polytechnic University of Valencia (created in 1990) is the only one in the Spanish university community that has its own area of knowledge in Conservation and Restoration of Cultural Assets, granted by the Council of Universities in the year 1992.

Spanish

1 Year 6 Months

Master of Arts in Art History

The University of Texas at Dallas

United States of America (USA)

Art History, Humanities

Master of Arts (MA)

The intensive 16-month program is designed as a rigorous, immersive experience for the most motivated students, preparing graduates for top doctoral programs or arts careers. The master’s program introduces students to a global history of art by way of close engagement with artworks held in collections throughout Dallas and Fort Worth.

English

1 Year 4 Months

87 Best Art History Degree Programs for 2025

Master in Architecture-Restoration

Ph.D. in Color Science

Art Major and Minor

BS in Interdisciplinary Humanities

Master's Degree in the Ancient Mediterranean World (History Archaeology and Art)

Bachelor of Arts

Master in Appraisal and Expertise of Works of Art

Master of Arts in Museum Studies

Bachelor of Arts

Bachelor of Arts

MA in Art History

MA Arts and Culture

Master of Arts (MA) in Art History

MRes in Anthropology, Art and Perception

Bachelor in Art

Master of Science in Color Science

Master's Degree in History of Arts and Conservation of Artistic Heritage

Master of Arts in Humanities

Master's Degree in Conservation and Restoration of Cultural Assets

Master of Arts in Art History

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