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    Master of Arts in Art History

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    Hong Kong, HKMAIn-person1 year
    HK$292,000.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    60
    Credits
    HK$300.00
    App fee

    Master of Arts in Art History at University of Hong Kong is a 60-credit, 1-year, in-person MA program based in Hong Kong, HK. Tuition is HK$292,000.

    About the program

    Provides advanced training in academic art history with dual expertise in Asian and western art, covering art historical methodology, research, writing, curatorial skills, connoisseurship, and the art industry. Students complete seven courses including a 10,000-word dissertation on a chosen research topic.

    Focus: both
    QS Arts & Humanities #18 (HKU) | 1 (EduRank for Art History in China)
    Part-time option

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    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min Faculty of Arts (except the School of Chinese and the Centre of Buddhist Studies): Overall score of 85 or above with 25 or above in the writing section (TOEFL iBT)
    IELTS
    required
    Min Faculty of Arts (except the Centre of Buddhist Studies): Overall score – 7; All sub-score – not lower than 6

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    Immigration Arrangements for Non-local Graduates (IANG) (Hong Kong): up to 24 months stay for recent graduates without job offer requirement

    HK$100,000.00
    Annual living cost

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Arts in Art History at University of Hong Kong cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Arts in Art History at University of Hong Kong is HK$292,000 across 60 required credits.
    Is Master of Arts in Art History at University of Hong Kong online or in-person?
    Master of Arts in Art History at University of Hong Kong is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Arts in Art History at University of Hong Kong take to complete?
    Master of Arts in Art History at University of Hong Kong is structured around 1 year and 60 credits.
    What GPA is required for Master of Arts in Art History at University of Hong Kong?
    Per the program's published guidance: undergraduate CGPA of 3.0/4.0
    What work-permit options follow Master of Arts in Art History at University of Hong Kong?
    Post-completion work rights for Master of Arts in Art History at University of Hong Kong: Immigration Arrangements for Non-local Graduates (IANG) (Hong Kong): up to 24 months stay for recent graduates without job offer requirement