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Bachelor of Art History and Criticism
University of Texas at San Antonio
- San Antonio, United States
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
Liberal arts degree surveying art history from prehistory to contemporary culture.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop knowledge of Art History and Criticism
- develop creative practice
- evaluate artistic work and communicate ideas. These are indicative educational outcomes inferred from the field of study
- not a published outcomes statement.
Career outcomes
- Careers needing a liberal arts background
- museum and gallery work
- graduate study in art history
Curriculum
- Coursework surveys art from prehistoric times to the arrival in the Americas and into contemporary and cultural art
- stressing critical thinking
- research and writing. A gallery or museum internship is part of the programme and study abroad in Florence is offered.
Entry requirements
Academic
- International freshmen: equivalent of a US high school diploma and 2.5 GPA (4.0 scale)
- SAT/ACT optional
- Transfer: 2.25 (US college) or 2.5 (foreign college) GPA and NACES credential evaluation of foreign college work
- English proficiency
- Some majors add requirements.
Minimum GPA
2.5
Accepted academic background
Equivalent of a U.S. High school diploma, Transfer applicants with 30+ transfer hours need a foreign credential evaluation (NACES) for foreign college work, SAT/ACT optional, Some majors have extra requirements
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 79 (exams before 2026-01-21) or 4.0 (exams from 2026-01-21)
- PTE Academic 58
- Cambridge C1 Advanced 180 (grade C or higher)
- Duolingo 95
- IELTS 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Secondary School Graduation Certificate
- English Language Test Results
How to apply
- Review the programme entry requirements and available intake. Complete the application on the official university website. Upload academic records and the required supporting admission documents. Provide evidence of language proficiency if required. Pay the application fee if applicable. Submit the completed application and await the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $28,318 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $75 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Main Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Liberal and Fine Arts |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Full-time,Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 |
| Scholarship note | Scholarships may be available for eligible applicants; award amounts, conditions and program eligibility require confirmation. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Jun 2027
200 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 1 Jun 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $28,318 USD per year. The application fee is $75 USD. The estimated living cost is $20,058 USD.
The minimum GPA is 2.5. Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 79 (exams before 2026-01-21) or 4.0 (exams from 2026-01-21), PTE Academic 58, Cambridge C1 Advanced 180 (grade C or higher), Duolingo 95, IELTS 6.5.