Bachelor Of Arts (Honours) - Art History - Upper Year Entry (QAQ) at Queen's University - Program overview

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Program overview

Admission Requirements

Intakes

Program overview

An Art History degree at Queen’s provides students with an exceptional opportunity to enhance their visual literacy skills in global arts, architecture, and culture. The program encourages exploration of both contemporary and historical issues within the visual art and museum sectors through various interdisciplinary perspectives. With typically small class sizes, students benefit from close collaboration with internationally recognized experts, allowing them to develop comprehensive research and analytical skills across a diverse range of topics.

Program structure

The Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Art History is designed to provide a robust educational experience that emphasizes experiential learning. The program includes:

Program Length: Typically spans multiple years, allowing for in-depth study.
Field trips to museums and important exhibitions to enhance learning.
Hands-on study of art and the use of analytical equipment for art examination.
International programs, including the Venice Summer School and courses at the Bader International Study Centre in England.

This structure ensures that students not only gain theoretical knowledge but also practical experience that is essential for their future careers.

Featured Experiences

Experiential learning through field trips to museums and art exhibitions.
Hands-on study of art, allowing students to engage directly with works of art.
Use of analytical equipment to examine art, enhancing technical skills.
International programs such as the Venice Summer School.
Courses offered at the Bader International Study Centre at Herstmonceux Castle in England.

Career Options

Museum Curator: Responsible for managing collections, organizing exhibitions, and conducting research on artworks.
Art Gallery Manager: Oversees the operations of art galleries, including exhibitions, sales, and public relations.
Art Historian: Conducts research and analysis of art movements, styles, and historical contexts.
Art Consultant: Advises clients on art purchases, collections, and investments in the art market.
Cultural Policy Advisor: Works with government and organizations to develop policies that support the arts and cultural sectors.

DISCLAIMER: The information above is subject to change. For the latest updates, please contact LOA Portal's advisors.

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Program overview

Academic Requirements

For the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - Art History - Upper Year Entry (QAQ) program, the following academic requirements are essential:

General Requirements for International Students:

Applicants must possess the Bang Tot Nghiep Trung Hoc Pho Thong (Upper Secondary School Graduation Certificate).
The minimum average required for admission is approximately 8 out of 10 based on the Vietnam grading scale.

Program-Specific Requirements:

No prerequisite subjects are required for the Arts (QA) program.

Additional Information:

Transcripts may be required to be evaluated by WES in some cases.

If you have any questions or need further clarification regarding the application process or requirements, please feel free to contact LOA Portal's advisors for support.

English Proficiency Requirements

If you did not study in an English-speaking country or if English is not your first language, you must prove your English proficiency through an English language test or the QBridge Language Pathway programs.

If an English Language test score is required, you will find it listed in your To Do List in your Solus student account. If you have been asked to submit an English language test and believe this does not apply to you, you may request a waiver. For more information, see English Proficiency Requirement Waivers below.

Queen’s University reserves the right to request an English language test result from any applicant at any time, when necessary.

Acceptable Proof of English Proficiency

The scores listed below are the minimum English Proficiency requirements for admission to our undergraduate degree programs. We strongly advise you to complete your test and submit your scores to us well before the published deadline. It may take several weeks before your test results are released until they reach Undergraduate Admission & Recruitment. The only acceptable way to submit your test results to Queen’s University is via the testing body.

To match your results to your application, please ensure that you use the same information as your application for admission to Queen’s. This includes first (given), surname (last/family name), date of birth, and gender. We are unable to match the results received with differing information.

International English Language Testing System (IELTS): A score of 6.5 on Academic Module with no band below 6.0
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL):
- iBT (Internet Based TOEFL): 4.5 overall: 4.0 Writing, 4.0 Speaking, 4.0 Reading, 4.0 Listening
- Paper Based TOEFL (PBT): 580 (TBC)
Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL): Overall band of 70 with no band below 60
Queen’s School of English: Successful completion of QBridge Programming
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic): Overall score of 60
Duolingo English Test: Minimum score 120
Cambridge English: 175, with no component below 170
LanguageCert Academic: 70, with no individual score below 65

English Language Proficiency test results are valid for a maximum of two years before beginning studies at Queen's.

If your current test result is below the requirements, you may automatically be qualified for a QBridge language pathway program. To be considered, you should be competitive for admission in all other aspects and submit any available language test scores. Submitting a language test score below the requirement will not harm your application. No separate application is required on OUAC.

DISCLAIMER: The information above is subject to change. For the latest updates, please contact LOA Portal's advisors. The listed minimum requirements are a guideline and do not guarantee admission. Do not worry, we will notify you of any changes during the application process.

Not meeting the minimum language requirements?

You may still be able to apply!