University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Master of Arts in Art History
Shorewood, USA
MA
DURATION
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: The Master of Arts in Art History at The University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee explores Western and Non‑Western art across all periods and media. Students study art’s impact through architecture, religion, politics, economics, cinema, and journalism, and engage with visual culture, cultural heritage, museum studies, curatorial practice, and art criticism.
Career Outcomes: Graduates work in museums, libraries, schools, galleries, design firms, and non‑profit agencies. Potential roles include curator, museum educator, collections manager, archivist, gallery director, arts administrator, and researcher. The degree supports careers in exhibition development, collections care, art conservation pathways, cataloging, outreach, publishing, and cultural heritage management and public engagement.
Art History students explore Western and Non-Western art in all forms and across all time periods. Art’s impact and influence, past and present, are explored through courses covering architecture, religion, politics, economics, cinema and journalism. Graduates go on to various roles at museums, libraries, schools, galleries, design firms and non-profit agencies.
