Art History

Concordia University · Sir George Williams

Visual Arts: blue ink subject illustration

3–4 years
Duration (years)
3–4 years
Concordia Art History degree and admissions
C+ overall
Published threshold
Published eligibility threshold: C+ overall. Published guidance checked November 2026. Concordia’s high school minimum indicator, which may change.
Concordia Art History degree and admissions

Deadlines

November 2026

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Next deadlineSunday, November 1, 2026

Winter undergraduate application, open programs
Winter 2027 entry · Only undergraduate programs still marked open in the live Winter 2027 availability table.
All Winter 2027 undergraduate programs close November 1. A closed program is unavailable already; international applicants must allow time for CAQ/study permits.
Official deadline

Other deadline details

March 1Application deadline, fall (September) entryRecurring annual · Every year

March 1
Page adds: "Programs may close at any point after the official deadline without warning."
International and U.S. applicants are told to apply no later than February 1 for immigration processing

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November 1Application deadline, winter (January) entryRecurring annual · Every year

November 1
International and U.S. applicants: apply no later than August 1
Not all programs are available for winter entry

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November 1January application deadlineRecurring annual · Every year

November 1

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March 1September application deadlineRecurring annual · Every year

March 1

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Requirements

Admission requirements

High-school prerequisites

Grade 12 U English, or Grade 12 U French for students attending a French secondary school

Complete the Ontario Secondary School Diploma and six Grade 12 U or M courses.
Published high school indicator: C+ overall.

Application steps

Entry terms · Fall / Winter

Native published start terms. September 2027 availability was separately verified.

Step 1Check the admission requirements
- Check the published entry route for your applicant category.
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Step 2Apply through Concordia admissions
- Create your application and select this program.
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Step 3Academic records, then final official transcripts after an offer
- Unofficial documents can be used when applying. Accepted applicants must provide final official records after completing school and before classes begin. Fall applicants studying the Ontario curriculum can include their OUAC number for electronic transfer; otherwise follow your offer's issuer or sealed-envelope instructions.
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Step 4Translation for records outside English or French
- Provide an English or French translation prepared by the school or a certified translator, together with a copy of the original document.
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Step 5Choose the degree and academic plan on the Concordia application.
- Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
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Applicant pathways

Quebec CEGEP

Applicants presenting a Quebec DEC

Published indicator: 19 R score.

Degree requirements

Credits and degree requirements

The 66-credit Art History Major requires ARTH 201, 202 and 300. The calendar recommends completing ARTH 201 and 202 within the first 30 credits and ARTH 300 within the first 60 credits.

References

Program facts

Published thresholdC+ overall

Concordia’s high school minimum indicator, which may change.

Courses

Concordia’s 2026–27 calendar requirements. Each block applies to its named concentration. Check the calendar for the year you enter.

BFA foundation courses2 listed

These faculty-wide courses are recommended in the first year. FFAR 248 precedes FFAR 249.

FFAR 248Keywords: Engaging Across Disciplines in the Fine Arts3 credits
Introduces contemporary concepts and interdisciplinary arts practices through critical reflection, composition exercises and collaboration.
Concordia University 2026–27 Undergraduate Calendar, FFAR 248
FFAR 249Keywords: Working Across Disciplines in the Fine Arts3 credits
Develops interdisciplinary arts methods through experimentation, collaboration and a research-creation project or research essay.
Concordia University 2026–27 Undergraduate Calendar, FFAR 249

Art History Major · required Art History courses3 listed

ARTH 201Perspectives of Art History I3 credits
ARTH 202Perspectives of Art History II3 credits
ARTH 300Art Historical Methods3 credits

Art History Major · choose 3 credits from ancient and early groups3 listed

ARTH 360Studies in Ancient Greek Art and Architecture3 credits
ARTH 361Studies in Ancient Roman Art and Architecture3 credits
ARTH 362Studies in Early Christian and Byzantine Art and Architecture3 credits

Art History Major · choose 3 credits from medieval and early modern groups3 listed

ARTH 363Studies in Medieval Art and Architecture3 credits
ARTH 364Studies in Renaissance Art and Architecture3 credits
ARTH 365Studies in 17th‑ and 18th‑Century Art and Architecture3 credits

Art History Major · choose 3 credits from 19th century, 20th century and modern groups3 listed

ARTH 366Studies in 19th‑Century Art and Architecture3 credits
ARTH 367Studies in 20th‑Century Art and Architecture3 credits
ARTH 368Studies in Contemporary Art and Architecture3 credits

Art History Major · choose 6 advanced seminar credits3 listed

ARTH 400Advanced Seminar in Art Historical Method3 credits
ARTH 450Advanced Seminar in the History of Art and Architecture3 credits
ARTH 498Special Topics in the History of Art and Architecture3 credits

Elective choices

Choose six credits in Media Based Studies, 12 in Period Studies across the designated subgroups, six in Art in Canada, six in Theory and Criticism, and three in Art and Society.
Choose six advanced seminar credits and 18 further credits from at least three Art History groups. Up to 12 of those 18 may be substituted from Fine Arts.

Study routes