Overview

The Design, Environment and the Arts (History, Theory and Criticism) program at Arizona State University focuses on the theoretical dimensions of architectural, design and art histories including critical discourse in the design or art disciplines.

The program offers classes and research across many cultures, geographies and time periods as well as many approaches and methodologies within the art history program. Within this broad-based, on-demand program students gain an encyclopedic knowledge of basic issues in the areas of architecture, design and art history.

Career Opportunities

Knowledge and skills gained in this program make graduates more effective in a variety of locations including authentication agencies, antiques reselling and brokerages, gallery spaces and more.

A doctorate degree is necessary for responsible administrative posts in museums and higher education and for employment as a university or college faculty member.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Current Issues and Topics
Methodologies and Art History
Critical Studies in Roman Art
Monasteries, Madonnas and Manuscripts
The Pre-Raphaelites
Art of Japan
Approaches to Chinese Painting
Internship
Women in the Visual Arts

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 120 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

84 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Tempe, United States

Disciplines

Design Visual Arts Art History View 16 other PhDs in Visual Arts in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a master's degree in any field from a regionally accredited institution.
Examples of appropriate fields include art history, architectural history, design history or fields in the humanities, such as history or literature; archaeology and anthropology may also be considered.
Students without graduate experience in the history of art, history of architecture and history of design may be asked to fulfill deficiencies.

All applicants must submit:

graduate admission application and application fee
official transcripts
abstract of proposed research
personal statement
letters of recommendation
proof of English proficiency

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

30348 USD / year

≈ 30348 USD / year
Out-of-State

27810 USD / year

≈ 27810 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

12940 USD / year

≈ 12940 USD / year

Living costs

Tempe

United States

900 - 1350 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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