About PhD Program,
The UCLA Department of Art History offers a two-stage graduate program toward the PhD. Students are not admitted for a terminal master’s (MA) degree. The MA is awarded in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the PhD and is granted with the successful completion of the first stage of the program, typically at the end of the second year, 6th quarter, in residence. Normative time to degree for the PhD is seven years from the term of admission. For students entering with a MA in hand, the normative time to degree is five years from the term of admission.
All students are required to complete the M.A. requirements in the department. The Graduate Review Committee may waive the M.A. requirements, at the time of admission, for students matriculating with a M.A. degree in Art History or adjacent discipline from another institution. Following Academic Senate policy on duplication of degrees, a student who enters the program with a M.A. degree in Art History from another institution is not eligible to receive a second M.A. degree in Art History from UCLA.
PhD Program Degree Eligibility with GPA,
- Satisfaction of language requirements (minimum 2, including 1 from MA stage; more may be required depending on field of study)
- Completion of 8 graduate and upper division courses (32 units)
- Written comprehensive exams in major and minor fields
- Dissertation prospectus and oral qualifying exam
- Doctoral dissertation
PhD Funding Coverage,
The UCLA Department of Art History offers four and five year funding packages to selected incoming students that consist of a combination of fellowships and Teaching Assistantships (currently $30,000 per year plus registration fees/tuition). Funding is subject to renewal each year and students are required to apply each year for support for the following year. This application provides critical training in writing grant applications, but also allows the student to assess his/her progress through the program. The Financial Aid Committee approves continued funding based on progress and performance in the program.
Dickson Fellowships – derived from a private endowment established by the widow of UC Regent Edward A. Dickson – are a major source of support for our graduate students and must be approved by a committee that includes faculty members from the Departments of Art History, English, History, and Philosophy.
Each year, we offer approximately twelve Teaching Assistantships, which are the basis for important training in the classroom. Typically, these become available after the first year of the program.
To access the Dickson Fellowship application and the Teaching Assistantship application, please click here.
Application Requirement,
- Statement of Purpose of approximately 500 words
- Personal Statement of approximately 500 words (serves as Diversity Statement for certain fellowships, such as the Cota-Robles)
- CV
- Three Letters of Recommendation from those who can evaluate the applicant’s preparation and potential for academic success in a doctoral program. Letters to be uploaded/submitted by referee.
- Writing Sample of two 10-15 page or one longer research paper, or MA thesis if applicable (or sample chapter if length is sufficient). Limit 30 pages; please note that the bibliography does not count towards the 30 page limit.
- Transcripts, one from each institution attended, uploaded online, and may be unofficial transcripts.
- NOTE: An official copy of transcripts is only required if you are offered admission to our program. If you need to send in an official transcript, Transcript Request Formsare available to be printed and submitted to your college or university registrar(s). Official transcripts must be delivered in sealed envelopes by mail to the Department, either sent directly from the institution or mailed by the applicant.
- Foreign Language Survey: Please fill out the Foreign Language Survey form using Adobe Acrobat Reader. Using other programs, such as Preview on Mac OS X, can cause your form data to be corrupted. Please upload the survey to your online application under the Supplemental Documents section.
- GRE scores (not older than 3 years/36 months to the month of the application deadline):
admissions due to complications surrounding COVID-19. GRE Scores must be sent directly from ETS. The institutional code for UCLA is R4837. Use 2301 (Art History) as the Department/Major Field Code. GRE score requirement has been WAIVED FOR FALL 2024. - TOEFL or IELTS scores (required of international applicantsonly whose first language is not English). Official Score Reports can be ordered from ETS. The institution code for UCLA is 4837. The department code is 26.
Application Deadline,
Nov 30, 2024
Application Fee,
Basic Information including your academic history and the program to which you wish to apply, as well as the $135 non-refundable application fee (for US citizens and permanent residents) or $155 for all other applicants.
