Study Bachelor of Arts, Major in Art History (Non-Studio) at Nova Scotia College of Art and Design (NSCAD) University in Canada, Division of Art History and Contemporary Culture

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

NSCAD was the first Canadian degree-granting institution to offer a degree in art history. Decades later, the Art History and Contemporary Culture Division is still on the cutting edge of conceptual art criticism and practice. Enhanced by its setting within an art school, the Bachelor of Arts, Major in Art History program enables students to take studio courses while concentrating on a variety of critical discourses surrounding the production and reception of art. Majors immerse themselves critically and reflectively in histories of art, craft and design courses in art, craft and social theory also help to sharpen students’ critical capacities. As a part of this major, students may also take courses in critical studies with a focus on material culture, the environment, gender theory and community art practices. At the same time, students can take studio classes in an environment that is intensely focused on art-making.

Which department am I in?

Division of Art History and Contemporary Culture

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees

CAD$24,805.98 (US$ 17,830) per year

International Health Insurance Plan - 816.54 for one year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

January 2027

Venue

The Fountain Campus

5163 Duke Street,

Halifax,

Nova Scotia,

B3J 3J6, Atlantic Canada (East Coast), Canada

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees

CAD$24,805.98 (US$ 17,830) per year

International Health Insurance Plan - 816.54 for one year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2027

Venue

The Fountain Campus

5163 Duke Street,

Halifax,

Nova Scotia,

B3J 3J6, Atlantic Canada (East Coast), Canada

Entry requirements

For international students

Applicants currently completing high school must submit a record of all studies from at least grade 10 onward. These transcripts should include at least mid-term or first semester grades for the graduating year.All high school applicants must have completed grade 12 (or the highest grade level required for secondary graduation) with an average of 70% or higher, including a minimum grade of 70% in grade 12 English for university preparation. Advanced Placement (AP) courses with a grade of 4 or higher are eligible for transfer credit.An International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma with a minimum grade of 24 is acceptable for entry to NSCAD. Higher Level courses with a grade of 5 or higher are eligible for transfer credit.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.