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Bachelor of Visual and Material Culture
- Baltimore, United States
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
Art history major examining visual and material culture.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop disciplinary knowledge and research literacy in Visual and Material Culture. Apply critical thinking
- Clear communication
- And relevant practical or analytical methods to further study or professional contexts.
Career outcomes
- Museum curation
- Artifact preservation
- Nonprofit art sector
- Arts management
- Teaching the arts
Curriculum
- Students can add an arts management concentration. Credit internships are offered with local museums and preservation groups
- Including the Walters Art Museum and the Baltimore Museum of Art
- And the Eleanor Spencer Award funds travel research projects.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Completed or completing secondary school with transcript
- Counselor report and teacher recommendation
- Declaration of Finances of at least 30
- 000 USD per year
- SAT/ACT optional
- English proof (TOEFL iBT 80
- IELTS 6.5
- PTE 53 or Duolingo 105 recommended) unless secondary school taught in English.
Accepted academic background
Completed or completing secondary school (first-year) with transcript, Counselor report and recommendation, Transfer applicants submit college transcripts and NACES evaluation for non-US study, Declaration of Finances of at least 30, 000 USD per year, SAT/ACT optional.
Language tests
- TOEFL iBT 80
- IELTS 6.5
- PTE Academic 53
- Duolingo 105
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- School Report
- Counselor Recommendation
- Teacher Recommendation
- Application Essay
- Declaration of Finances.
How to apply
- Check the entry requirements and deadlines: Early Action November 15
- Regular Decision January 15. Apply through the Common Application
- No application fee. Submit essay
- Secondary transcript
- Counselor report
- One academic teacher recommendation
- International Student Declaration of Finances at least 30
- 000 USD per year and English proof unless your school taught in English
- SAT/ACT optional. Decisions are rolling
- Pay the enrollment deposit by May 1. F-1 applicants add financial documents and a passport copy.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $57,800 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $75 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Main Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty or school requires confirmation |
| Department | Visual & Material Culture |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | International first-year applicants are considered for merit scholarships of up to 36000 USD per year, Actual awards depend on eligibility. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
15 Jan 2027
62 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 15 Jan 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $57,800 USD per year. The application fee is $75 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $18,765 USD.
Accepted language tests: TOEFL iBT 80, IELTS 6.5, PTE Academic 53, Duolingo 105.