Phd in Art History and Visual Studies in Canada at UVic Canada

Program Overview for Phd in Art History and Visual Studies in Canada:

This research-focused degree will enhance your existing knowledge and skills and provide one-on-one guidance with experts in your chosen field. You will complete your training as a global vision research expert. Our plan encourages immersion in other disciplines related to your research. This Ph.D. program will allow you to enter a career in teaching, publishing, art consulting, curation, and other related fields.

Areas of focus

• Islamic art
• South Asian art
• Southeast Asian art
• North American Indigenous art
• Film studies
• Mediterranean art
• Modern and contemporary art
• Medieval and Renaissance art
• Early modern European art
• Pacific Northwest art

The eligibility for Phd in Art History and Visual Studies in Canada for both domestic and international student is:

Completing an acceptable master’s degree (or equivalent) from an institution recognized by UVic Any requirements specific to your program of study or You may be considered if you have the equivalent of an A- average in the last two years of a bachelor’s degree.

As part of the requirements of the Ph.D. program of the Department of Art History and Visual Studies, all applicants must submit a brief statement of the reasons for their interest in a career in art history, a CV, transcripts, two reference letters, and a sample of their written art-historical research. This may be a paper, publication, or, where relevant, an MA thesis.

Applicants for the Ph.D. program should have a master's degree in the history of art or a closely related field from a recognized university and demonstrate that they can undertake advanced research. (This capability will be judged based on a master's thesis or other scholarly work, including publications, as well as from letters of reference from qualified referees.)

These are the test eligibilities for the Phd in Art History and Visual Studies to qualify.

The international student tuition fees and costs for Phd in Art History and Visual Studies in Canada.

All graduate students must have a faculty member who serves as their academic supervisor. When you apply:

• You must list a potential supervisor on your application
• This faculty member must agree to be your supervisor and recommend your admission.

To find a supervisor, review the faculty contacts. When you've found a faculty member whose research complements your own, contact them by email.

Graduate students registered in full-time programs are automatically considered for a fellowship. This is based on a qualifying GPA.

Individual award amounts may vary depending on the program.

UVic Fellowship Awards

• Up to $17,500 per year (masters)
• Up to $20,000 per year (Ph.D.)

UVic Graduate Awards

• Up to $10,000 per year (masters and PhD)

Eligibility

• The minimum requirement for funding consideration is an A- average on the last two years of coursework
• Domestic and international students are considered equally for funding
• Full-time registration (3.0 units) for UVic Fellowship holders and at least part-time registration (1.5 units) for UVic Graduate Award holders
• Full-time registration for students registered with the Centre for Accessible Learning (CAL) is 1.5 units

Every year we employ many graduate students to assist with teaching, research, and lab instruction.

• Their academic units hire teaching assistants (TAs) to assist with teaching and grading courses. These are unionized, hourly positions.
• Faculty members hire research assistants (RAs) to help with their research. These roles are sometimes called scientific assistants or laboratory instructors. RA salaries come from faculty members’ research grants. Because of this, RA hours, salary, and other details are worked out between you and the faculty member.

Work-study

The work-study program offers part-time jobs on campus that fit your course schedule.

To be eligible, you must:

• Be a full-time student
• Demonstrate financial need
• Have a valid Social Insurance Number (SIN)

Co-operative Education Program (co-op)

UVic is home to the largest graduate co-op program in Canada. You can add a co-op to your master’s or doctoral studies for work experience in your field of study.

Bursaries

We offer non-repayable bursaries based on financial needs.

To be eligible for a bursary, you must be:

• Already receiving the maximum government student loans available to you
• In full-time status as determined by the Faculty of Graduate Studies
• In good academic standing