BA in Art History and Museum Studies
Study the history of visual art, from prehistory to contemporary times and explore the role art has played in shaping social and political values in western and non-western societies. Our B.A. in Art with a concentration in art history offers courses on specific time periods, geographical regions, and themes. The concentration is unique in that it gives students the opportunity to specialize in either pre-modern or modern areas of art history; offers museum studies courses at the undergraduate level; and has enough flexibility for students to pursue courses in studio art, history, literature, business, or other disciplines.
Students in art history may find employment in museums, galleries, libraries and archives. By its very nature, art history is interdisciplinary, so it provides good preparation for the pursuit of graduate studies in the humanities. It is especially excellent as preparation for further study in art history, museums, restoration, material culture and art therapy
Campus Information
Radford
Located in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of Southwest Virginia, Radford University provides a stunning backdrop for learning and exploration. Campus is 36 miles southwest of Roanoke, Virginia on Route 11 and I-81 in the New River Valley.
Intakes
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Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Political science doesn't prepare students for A career. Political Science prepares you for DOZENS of careers. How can we say that? Because Political Science immerses you in the skills that employers want:
- Critical thinking,
- Information literacy,
- Oral and written communication,
- Ethical citizenship,
- Problem solving,
- Understanding of diversity/global issues,
- Collaboration
Political Science majors get jobs. In fact, Political Science is a growth industry. Many employers hire Political Science majors over others because our unique set of skills makes our majors ready to engage in high-level strategic work from Day One on the job. Political Science majors are leaders, whose knowledge of history and culture assist them in dealing with clients and dealing with new market trends. A survey of employers for the American Association of Colleges & Universities found that critical thinking, clear communication, and problem solving were more important than any particular undergraduate major in hiring decisions. These are exactly the skills developed and reinforced in Radford’s general education and Political Science curricula.
PSW Opportunity
Post-Study Work visa or permit, allowing international students on F-1 visas to work in the US after completing their studies, typically through Optional Practical Training (OPT).
Eligibility:
To be eligible for OPT, students must have been enrolled full-time in a US educational institution for at least one academic year and be seeking work related to their major.
Duration:
Students can apply for up to 12 months of OPT, either before they finish their studies (pre-completion) or after graduation (post-completion).
STEM OPT:
Students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields can apply for an extended OPT period of up to 24 months.
Contact our PSA counselor for more information
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Freshmen applicants who meet the following criteria will receive direct admission to Radford University
- Submission of high school transcript. An unofficial copy may be used for admission review; however, an official copy is required prior to enrollment.
- 3.3 cumulative GPA
- Passing grade in Algebra II
- * To be admitted directly to the nursing program, applicants must have a 3.5 GPA and a passing grade in either Biology and Chemistry OR Anatomy & Physiology. Nursing applicants with a GPA between 3.0 and 3.49 are eligible for admission to Radford University as a pre-nursing student.
TOEFL 68
IELTS 6.0*
SAT 480**
PTE 50
TIE B2
Duolingo 95
HKDSE 4
Cambridge/IGCSE B2
Oxford Online Placement Test (OOPT) 60
NCUK (EAP) C
Norwegian Vitnemal 5
TOEIC 620
EIKEN Pre?1
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 04 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
106936 USD
Average Cost of Living: 14000 USD /year
Application Fee: 50 USD