University of California Los Angeles Fully Funded PhD in Art History

PhD @University of California, Los Angeles posted 2 days ago

Job Description

Program Overview

Institution: University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
Department: Department of Art History
Location: Los Angeles, California

UCLA’s PhD program in Art History is designed to prepare students for careers as college-level teachers, writers, curators, and museum or art world professionals. The program encourages interdisciplinary critical thinking and engagement with various approaches to art history, supporting close interaction between students and faculty. It encompasses a wide range of fields, including European, Asian, African, Islamic, and the Americas’ art histories.

Funding Package

All admitted PhD students receive comprehensive financial support, which includes:

Tuition and Fees: Full coverage.
Stipend: Approximately $30,000 per year.
Duration: Four to five years, contingent upon satisfactory academic progress.

Funding is provided through a combination of fellowships and Teaching Assistantships. Notable fellowships include the Edward A. Dickson Fellowship, which offers a $30,000 stipend, registration fees, and non-resident tuition (if applicable) . Additional support is available for research, travel, and summer projects through departmental and university-level funds.

Curriculum Structure

The PhD program is structured to provide a robust foundation in art history, with flexibility to tailor coursework to individual research interests.

Core Components

Coursework: Completion of eight graduate and upper-division courses (32 units), with at least four at the graduate level. Five courses must be in the major field, and three in the minor field.
Language Requirement: Demonstration of reading fluency in one or more foreign languages relevant to the field of study, determined in consultation with the major adviser.
Qualifying Examinations: Written comprehensive exams in major and minor fields, followed by an oral qualifying examination and dissertation prospectus defense.
Dissertation: Completion and defense of a doctoral dissertation contributing to the field of art history.

Students are expected to complete the program within seven years from admission, with specific timelines for advancing to candidacy depending on prior academic qualifications.

Admission Requirements

Educational Background: A bachelor’s degree in art history or a related discipline.
Prerequisites: At least three upper-division or graduate-level courses in art history or allied fields, each passed with a grade of B.
Application Materials:
- Online application through UCLA Graduate Admissions.
- Statement of Purpose.
- Personal History Statement.
- Three letters of recommendation.
- Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended.
- Resume/CV.
- Writing sample demonstrating scholarly work.
- Language survey form.
Application Fee:
- $135 for U.S. citizens and permanent residents.
- $155 for international applicants.