Overview

The Art History degree at American University Washington DC is a close-knit community, and all students receive faculty mentorship throughout their time at AU. The students work closely with their mentors to develop individualized courses of study in a wide range of historical periods, cultures, and media.

The program includes thesis and non-thesis options, a wide variety of course offerings, and the opportunity for internships. In the small, dynamic program, you will work closely with knowledgeable and talented faculty members who are active and prominent in art history scholarship.

Careers

An MA in Art History opens doors to rewarding careers in the arts. Many of the alumni go on to prestigious PhD programs at Princeton, Yale, New York University’s Institute of Fine Arts, Temple University, the University of Pittsburgh, Washington University in St. Louis, Penn State, Emory University, Bryn Mawr College, Rutgers University, and other prominent graduate schools.

The graduates have successful careers in museums, historical preservation research, library and archival positions, education, and editing. AU alumni work at major museums, including the Museum of Modern Art, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, Whitney Museum of American Art, National Museum of Women in the Arts, Glenstone Contemporary Art Museum, Smithsonian American Art Museum, National Gallery of Art, Addison Gallery of American Art, and Art Institute of Chicago. At American University, you will join this elite network of art history professionals who are shaping the museums of tomorrow.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Art History

Italian Art (14th-17th centuries),

Northern European Art (14th-17th centuries),

Modern European Art (18th-21st centuries),

American Art (18th-21st centuries),

Asian Art (18th-21st centuries)

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-12 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Washington, D. C., United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

Application form and fee

Statement of purpose

Transcripts

2 letters of recommendation

Resume

Writing sample: an undergraduate research paper

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

31200 USD / year

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31200 USD / year

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In-State

31200 USD / year

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Living costs

Washington, D. C.

United States

1705 - 2975 USD / month

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