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Bachelor of History of Art, Design, and Visual Culture

Edmonton, Canada
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

Four-year BA Honors in History of Art, Design, and Visual Culture at the University of Alberta with deeper study and research. Explores the visual world and its messages through art, Design and visual culture.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (3): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Demonstrate subject knowledge in History of Art
Design
and Visual Culture. Use appropriate research and analytical methods
Evaluate evidence and communicate reasoned conclusions.

Career outcomes

Art Educator
Art Historian
Cultural Policy
Exhibit Designer
Journalist
Public Relations Representative
Publishing

Curriculum

Four-year BA Honors of at least 120 units (some departments require more)
With at least 63 units from Arts and a minimum 3.0 GPA to remain in the program. Direct-from-high-school students start in the Foundation Year and apply for the major by 1 March. Focus: visual culture topics from Renaissance art to contemporary activist art and design in China
With creative research and curatorial projects.

Entry requirements

Academic

Grade 12 or equivalent with five specific subjects including English 30-1 or equivalent
Minimum 70% average over the five required subjects (competitive averages are higher by programme)
Programme prerequisites
English proficiency (IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 90
Duolingo 120 or equivalent) unless exempt.

Accepted academic background

High school completion with five specific Grade 12 subjects (always including English 30-1 or equivalent, Subjects vary by programme and province or curriculum), Year One Foundation Program for those who do not yet qualify, Post-secondary transfer applicants have separate requirements.

Other requirements

Portfolio required

Documents you’ll need

Secondary School Academic Transcripts
English Proficiency Results if required.

How to apply

Check the programme entry requirements and available intake. Complete the university application and provide the academic documents and language evidence requested for admission. Pay an application fee if applicable. Review the admission decision
Accept the offer and arrange visa documents where necessary.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$41,390 CAD
Application fee	$150 CAD
Deposit	$8,300 CAD

Program details

Campus	Edmonton North Campus
Faculty or school	Faculty of Arts
Department	Art and Design
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	3
Scholarship note	Scholarship opportunities may be available to eligible students, Availability and award criteria should be confirmed with the university.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
1 Mar 2027
107 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.