A Master's degree in art history, or the equivalent, is the minimal requirement for admission to the program. Each application is studied by the Interuniversity Program Committee, which evaluates it on the basis of the following elements/criteria: a previously obtained Master's degree (MA or the equivalent in art history or in a relevant and related field); the quality of the academic record; knowledge of French and English; three letters of recommendation; experience and publication record; and the calibre of the thesis proposal accompanied by a letter from the intended supervisor. Candidates must also have obtained in their master's program a GPA equal to, or better than, 3 out of 4.30 (or the equivalent in other grading systems).
Application deadlines:
- April 1 for the Fall term
- November 1 for the Winter term
It is recommended that the program be started in the Fall term.
Applicants should apply online.
The following documents constitute a complete
application:
- Completed online Graduate Admission Application.
- Official transcripts (or student records) of all previous and current
university studies. Official transcipts are not required from Concordia
University alumni.
- Three (3) letters of reference (Academic
Assessment Forms and supporting letters). Ideally, these letters should come
from Full-Time Faculty. Letters are to be forwarded directly to the Graduate
Admissions Application Centre. Referees may opt to return the completed forms to
the applicant in a sealed envelope, in which case s/he must forward them to the Application
Centre.
- A letter of support from the applicant's proposed supervisor at Concordia University.
- Letter of Intent (min. 2 pages). The letter should discuss why the applicant has
chosen to pursue a Doctorate in Art History at Concordia University. Like a detailed research proposal, the letter should indicate the project that the applicant aims to develop
and how the applicant's academic and professional background has prepared him/her to undertake the proposed research.
- Sample of Writing (15-20 pages), usually a chapter from the applicant's MA thesis.
- Up-to-date Curriculum Vitae.
- Proof of Citizenship (photocopy of passport, birth certificate, or
citizenship card).
- Applicants whose prior degrees are not from an English or French speaking
university may be required to submit English language test scores (TOEFL). Results must be sent directly to Concordia from the testing centre. For details, see language requirements.
Send applications to:
Concordia University - Graduate Admissions
Application Centre
P.O. Box 2002, Station H
Montreal,
Quebec
Canada
H3G 2V4
Please refer to the School of Graduate Studies website for further details.
For more information, please contact us.
Language requirements
Since this is a bilingual program, applicants must demonstrate a level of competence that would allow them to read and to follow lectures and discussions in both English and French. The ability to speak and write with facility in both languages is not required; students may participate in discussion, and may write reports, examinations and theses in English or French, as they choose.
