Master of Arts in Art History

Master of Arts in Art History is a Masters program taught at University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (12-month programme) options.

The University of Hong Kong offers a Master of Arts in the field of Art History. The programme teaches art history as critical, historical inquiry into the meaning and function of visual media. Students build visual literacy and study how images communicate and shape perceptions about history, society, politics, religion, and culture.

Students enroll and participate in seven courses, including the dissertation. Each class includes reading and analysis of advanced scholarly texts and participation in class discussions. Students write analytical essays and complete independent research for term papers and dissertation projects. The dissertation is 10,000 words and is written under supervision.

The programme is offered as a full-time option. All classes are held on weekdays during the daytime. It is a taught master’s degree with a 12-month structure, six courses, and a capstone dissertation of 10,000 words. The MA qualifies students to apply for the 4-year PhD programme.

The minimum requirements for admission in Master of Arts in Art History at University of Hong Kong for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by University of Hong Kong.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by University of Hong Kong as pre-requiste for admission in Master of Arts in Art History.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

• Prefer applicants with an undergraduate CGPA of 3.0/4.0.
• Applicants should have a background in art history and/or be professionals already working in art-related fields; the programme also considers applicants with a strong academic foundation and significant art-related experience from another field of study or work.
• Academic writing sample: submit a piece of no more than 5,000 words (including footnotes and bibliography), ideally in the format of a research essay, on some aspects of art history (if not, in the field of humanities).
• Personal statement is a critical component of the application and should explain interest in art history and understanding of the programme. It should be specific about knowledge of the discipline of art history, or explain what the applicant does not know but wishes to learn. If the applicant does not have a background in art history, they should explain why they would be a good candidate.
• Under certain circumstances, students who do not meet the preferred CGPA requirement may still be considered if the application addresses inconsistencies in the undergraduate record or presents a reasonable argument for exception.

Please check detail of study units at https://arthistory.hku.hk/index.php/academic-programmes/master-of-arts-in-art-history

9 fully funded scholarships are listed for Hong Kong. See Hong Kong scholarships.