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Bachelor of Visual Arts and Art History

Chatham University

  • Pittsburgh, United States
  • 4 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Bachelor

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About the program

A visual arts major with an art history concentration, Using Pittsburgh's museums.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: no
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Develop knowledge of Visual Arts and Art History
  • 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

  • Museum and gallery work
  • Museum education
  • Archives
  • Graduate study (art history
  • Museum studies)

Curriculum

  • Flexible
  • Interdisciplinary programme integrating new technology and practical experience with history
  • Theory and self-exploration. Students learn to assimilate
  • Research and critique works of art from pre-history to today
  • Complete a capstone seminar
  • And may intern at museums and galleries in Pittsburgh.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Secondary school completion with official transcripts and English translations
  • Professional credential evaluation for non-US records
  • Admissions essay
  • One recommendation
  • Passport copy
  • Proof of financial support for the first year
  • SAT/ACT optional.

Accepted academic background

Secondary school completion with official transcripts and English translations, Professional credential evaluation for non-US records, Essay or personal statement, One recommendation

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 79
  • Duolingo 120
  • PTE Academic 53

Documents you’ll need

  • Official Academic Transcripts
  • Personal Statement
  • English Language Test Results
  • Recommendation Letter
  • Passport Copy
  • Proof of Financial Support

How to apply

  1. 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$45,986 USD
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Program details

CampusShadyside Campus
Faculty or schoolCollege of Arts & Sciences
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Teaching languageEnglish
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Post-study stay1 year
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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 4 years.