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Bachelor of Art History in B.F.A.

University of Manitoba

  • Winnipeg, Canada
  • 4 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Bachelor

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University of Manitoba campus

About the program

Focuses on the history of art and architecture, Including Western, Indigenous and modern to contemporary art.

Program highlights

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

What you will learn

  • Explain key concepts in Art History in B.F.A.. Apply subject knowledge to relevant academic or practical questions and communicate informed findings. Relevant syllabus content includes: core study includes medieval to early Renaissance art and architecture
  • Renaissance to Baroque art
  • Modern to contemporary art
  • Indigenous peoples’ art history.

Career outcomes

  • Potential pathways: Research assistant
  • Publishing and editorial roles
  • Cultural institutions
  • Further academic study. Some roles require additional qualifications or professional registration.

Curriculum

  • 4-year degree of 90-120 credit hours. Core study includes medieval to early Renaissance art and architecture
  • Renaissance to Baroque art
  • Modern to contemporary art
  • Indigenous peoples’ art history
  • Women and art and field studies in art history. Students also complete electives under the faculty's regulations. Year-by-year requirements are laid out in the catalogue plan of study.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Secondary-school completion meeting the requirement for your country or curriculum
  • Plus programme-specific prerequisite subjects and averages
  • Advanced entry with 24+ post-secondary credit hours. English proficiency: IELTS 6.5 (6.0 each module)
  • TOEFL iBT 86
  • PTE Academic 58 or Duolingo 120.

Accepted academic background

Secondary school completion meeting the country or curriculum requirement (IB, GCE or by country) plus programme prerequisites, Advanced entry with 24+ credit hours of post-secondary study

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5 (6.0 each module)
  • TOEFL iBT 86 (20 each section
  • PTE Academic tests taken up to 2026-01-20) or 4.5 (4.0 each
  • Cambridge tests taken from 2026-01-21)
  • Duolingo PTE Academic 58
  • Institutional test Cambridge C1 Advanced/C2 Proficiency 180

Documents you’ll need

  • Secondary School Transcripts

How to apply

  1. Check the programme's entry requirements and deadline. Deadlines vary by programme. Apply online and pay the 130 CAD international application fee. Upload unofficial transcripts and English proficiency proof. Official transcripts are requested from every post-secondary institution attended. Accept the offer in the portal by the stated deadline. If a Provincial Attestation Letter is needed
  2. pay the non-refundable 2
  3. 000 CAD tuition deposit within 10 business days. Apply for a Canadian study permit with proof of funds on the university website. Attend UM orientation and register for classes.

Other costs

Tuition per year$22,835 CAD
Application fee$130 CAD
Deposit_

Program details

CampusWinnipeg
Faculty or schoolSchool of Art
DepartmentArt History
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value_
Study pace_
Post-study stay3 years
Scholarship noteInternational undergraduate entrance scholarships are available for eligible direct-entry high-school graduates. Awards depend on admission results and eligibility and are not automatic.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    1 May 2027

    168 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 4 years.