The Visual Arts Department offers a graduate program leading to the degree of Master of Arts in Contemporary Art Theory (MA).The program is bilingual and is intended to develop research capability in various fields of contemporary art history and focus on graduating academics specializing in the areas of contemporary art, contemporary visual culture (cinema, television, internet) and visual theory. In accordance with University of Ottawa policy, students may choose to complete written assignments, examinations, and studio critiques in either English or French.
Study options
Full Time
(18 Months)
Tuition fees
CAD$29,162.67 (US$ 20,961)
per year
Health insurance (individual) $792
Start date
September 2027
Venue
University of Ottawa
75 Laurier Avenue East,
OTTAWA,
Ontario (ON),
K1N 6N5, Central Canada, Canada
Entry requirements
For international students
For the most accurate and up to date information on application deadlines, language tests and other admission requirements, please visit the specific requirements webpage.Applicants should have an honours BA in Art History, or an equivalent, with a minimum A- (80%) average in the last two years of study, calculated in accordance with graduate studies guidelines. Applicants who do not have an honours degree in Art History may in suitable cases be recommended by the Visual Arts Department for admission to a qualifying program. Such applicants are usually honours graduates in another subject field.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.