University of Ottawa
University of Ottawa

75 Laurier Avenue East, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Master of Arts - Contemporary Art Theory (Course-Based)

Master's Degree

Program Summary

The Visual Arts Department offers a graduate program leading to the degree of Master of Arts in Contemporary Art Theory (MA).

The program is bilingual and is intended to develop research capability in various fields of contemporary art history and focus on graduating academics specializing in the areas of contemporary art, contemporary visual culture (cinema, television, internet) and visual theory. In accordance with University of Ottawa policy, students may choose to complete written assignments, examinations, and studio critiques in either English or French.

Academic Background

Minimum Level of Education Completed

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Minimum GPA

80%

Minimum Language Test Scores

Reading

6

Writing

6

Listening

6

Speaking

6

Reading

10

Writing

10

Listening

10

Speaking

10

Program Intakes

Open date

November 15, 2024

Submission deadline

February 1, 2025

Open date

November 15, 2025

Submission deadline

February 1, 2026

Cost and Duration

Master's Degree

Program Level

1 year master's degree

Program Length

$20635 CAD

Cost of Living

$123 CAD

Application fee

$25470 CAD / First Year

Gross Tuition

Other Fees

University Health Insurance Plan Fee: $756 per year
U-Pass Fees: $670 per year
Group Health Insurance Plan Fee: $567 per year
Telfer Career Centre Fee: $521 per year
Graduate Students Association Fee: $290 per year