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Diploma of Art History
- Santa Barbara, United States
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
Bachelor of Arts in Art History is a four-year on-campus degree at North Central College in Naperville, Illinois.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights: no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop subject knowledge in Art History and critically examine social or theoretical evidence
- Assess competing perspectives
- And construct reasoned arguments.
Career outcomes
- Museum curator
- Docent
- Gallery manager
- Publisher
- Graphic designer
- Architect
- Historic preservationist
- College professor
- Teacher
Curriculum
- Core courses in world art histories I and II
- Chicago art and architecture
- And an art history seminar
- Plus twelve credits of electives such as modern and contemporary art
- Design history
- African American and Latin American art
- And museum studies. Internships at museums and galleries are encouraged.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Secondary school completion or equivalent with transcripts for all prior study (equivalent of a 2.00 US GPA); at least 17 years old; official bank letter and financial statement; English proficiency (IELTS 5.5
- TOEFL iBT 60
- PTE 44
- Duolingo 90 or other listed proof); not open to applicants who already completed a US degree; several majors closed to F-1.
Minimum GPA
2
Accepted academic background
Secondary school completion or equivalent with transcripts for all prior study; equivalent of 2.00 US GPA; at least 17 years old by start; applicants who already completed a degree in the US are not accepted; proof of funds (bank letter)
Language tests
- IELTS 5.5
- TOEFL iBT 60
- PTE Academic 44
- Duolingo 90
- Cambridge 160
- TOEIC 850
- IELTS Academic 5.5
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Passport Copy
- English Language Test Results
- Financial Evidence
How to apply
- Review the program entry criteria and relevant intake. Prepare academic transcripts and the supporting documents specified for this qualification. Submit the institution application and any required English proficiency evidence. Pay the application fee when applicable. Follow the admissions team instructions and await the decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $10,916 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $75 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Main Campus (Cliff Drive) |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Academic Affairs (credit programmes) |
| Department | Art |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | _ |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
15 Nov 2026
2 days leftProgram starts
June 2027
Apply by
1 Apr 2027
139 days leftProgram starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Jun 2027
200 days left
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12454 scholarships connected to this program.
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The program takes 1 year.
The next deadline is 15 Nov 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $10,916 USD per year. The application fee is $75 USD. The estimated living cost is $18,460 USD.
The minimum GPA is 2. Accepted language tests: IELTS 5.5, TOEFL iBT 60, PTE Academic 44, Duolingo 90, Cambridge 160, TOEIC 850, IELTS Academic 5.5.
12454 scholarships are connected to this program.

