Master of Arts in Art History
On campus learning,
Full Time, Part Time,
Postgraduate Certificate / Master's Degree
The total service fee for this program:
€ 299
Pre payment for this program:
€ 99
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ABOUT
Studying in the Master of Art in Art History program at John Cabot University in Italy:
John Cabot University’s Master of Arts (MA) in Art History guides students toward professional mastery of the materials and methods of art history with emphasis on first-hand research in the museums, monuments, and archaeological sites of Rome.
The program has a dual focus: the visual cultures of Rome and the Mediterranean across time, from antiquity to the present; and the acquisition of technical skills for primary research. It also stimulates critical perspectives on the impact of Roman art worldwide.
Necessary information:
- Duration: 15 months
- Degree awarded by: John Cabot University in Italy
- Admission criteria: bachelor degree
- Language of instruction: English
- Tuition fee: 20,000
- Application fee: 50
- Currency: EURO
Curriculum:
- AH 600 Practicum in Art-Historical Research and Problem Solving (Course Type: Methods)
- AH 601 Case Studies in Art-Historical Practice (Course Type: Methods)
- AH 611 Ancient Roman and Mediterranean Mural Painting (Course Type: Topics-Ancient)
- AH 612 Roman Portraiture (Course Type: Topics – Ancient)
- AH 631 Illuminated Manuscripts: Codicology for Art Historians (Course Type: Topics-Late Antique/Medieval)
- AH 651 The Erotic Renaissance (Course Type: Topics-Early Modern)
- AH 652 The Architectural Culture of Baroque Rome (Course Type: Topics – Early Modern )
- AH 671 Visual Culture: Concept to Valorization (Course Type: Topics-Modern/Contemporary)
- AH 703a Constructing the Baroque, 17th-21st c: Objects, Systems and Uses of a Historical “Style”
- AH 710a The Syntax of Public and Private Space in Ancient Rome (Course Type: Research Seminar-Ancient)
- AH 710c Ancient Portraiture: Persuasive Presence and Reflexive Agency
- AH 730a Constructing Identities: Christian Funerary Art in Late-Antique Rome (Course Type: Research Seminar-Late Antique/Medieval Art)
- AH 750a Vice and Virtue in Post-Tridentine Rome (Course Type: Research Seminar-Early Modern)
- AH 770a Modernity and Loss: Nineteenth Century Art and Rome (Course Type: Research Seminar-Modern/Contemporary)
Career opportunity:
The degree is designed to serve as a foundation for art-historical careers in museums, galleries, schools, art consultancies, art publishing houses, and related entities; as preparation for Ph.D. (doctoral) level study in the history of art at other institutions; as continuing education for teachers of art history, history, classical studies, and related subjects; or as career enhancement for current and future professionals in areas where primary research skills and expertise in Roman visual culture offer creative advantages and possibilities for specialization. Examples include library and information science, cultural heritage management, historical fiction and script writing, scenography, art conservation, and game design.
Application Requirements:
- bachelors’ degree in a relevant field.
- resume or a CV
- an English writing sample
- a transcripts of GRE scores.
- official transcripts of their secondary and post-secondary grades,
- a personal essay
- letters of recommendation
Furthermore, an interview will be held in person or online via skype.
English language requirements:
| Language certificates | Score |
| IELTS | 7 |
| PTE | 70 |
Deadlines and intakes:
| Deadlines for Fall admission | Date by which all application materials must be received | Decision notification date | Notes |
| Regular Decision | February 1 | March 1 | Application deadline for applicants wishing to be considered for funding |
| Late Decision I | June 1 | June 15 | |
| Late Decision II | July 31 | August 5 | Available only to applicants who do not require a visa for study in Italy |
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Expenses (EUR)
20,000
Application Fee
50
Program expenses
University & General Expenses
accommodation
John Cabot University offers students a wide range of residences. Students can choose their residence of interest based on their needs, budget and the level of privacy they want. The Gianicolo Residence and the Lungara Apartments cost around € 4,300 for each semester. Those who prefer a more private room can pay € 5,100 and reside in single rooms. Moreover, the Rastevere Apartments and the Neighborhood apartments cost € 3,600 per semester for students who do not mind sharing a room with roommates and € 4,400 for those who prefer single rooms. There also is an option, graduate studio apartments which costs € 7,400 for single or double use per semester.
All the residences are equipped with WIFI, air conditioning and heating systems. Furthermore, students can benefit from a regular cleaning service. The safety of the dorms and apartments are guaranteed; security guards are constantly present to make sure there are no problems or safety threats. Finally, all the residences are within walking distance from the university campus and close to a variety of amenities.
After Graduation
John Cabot University encourages students to take part in internships and part-time jobs in order to gain first-hand experience of the world and the job market and their intended industry. The university has strong connections with over 740 companies and can help students find suitable positions and internships that can help their future professional path; it can also help widen their network and consequently their vocational horizon. Students who meet the requirements, can send in an application and the university helps them find a part-time internship in the field that they desire.
Furthermore, john Cabot University students or graduates who have a GPA of at least 2.5 have the opportunity to take part in the career fair that is set up by the university. The career fair takes place once or twice each semester and has a set date. It helps students strategize and make a solid plan for their future and career upon graduation.