The MA in Cultural Art History is particularly useful for learners who intend to develop professional careers in Cultural Art History, such as historians, museum workers and scholars. However the M.A. in Cultural Art History can be useful to those who want to pursue other careers including law, curriculum development, museum and gallery work, art therapy, art dealership, fine arts, travel and tourism, research, art criticism, creative writing, journalism and teaching.

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Master’s candidates will be required to complete a minimum of 120 credits, which include an independent Master’s Project. Compulsory and elective modules must be equivalent at the 500 level or above. See full module list here.

The MA in Cultural Art History is comprised of 4 compulsory modules, 7 elective modules, and a Master’s Thesis or Project. Total of 120 credits.

11 modules: 88 credits (8 credits each)

Dissertation: 32 credits

The following modules are compulsory: (4 modules, 8 credits each, total of 32 credits)

1. CAH 701 The History of Art History
2. CAH 702 Conducting Research in Art History
3. Choose either CAH703 Critical Writing in Art History OR CAH704 Theory and Interpretation
4. Choose either CAH505 The Business of Art History OR CAH506 Museum Practices

The following modules are elective: (7 modules, 8 credits each, total of 56 credits)

1. A Choice of 1 Module selected from CAH707 through CAH725
2. A Choice of 4 Modules in the major area of art historical emphasis 
3. A Choice of 2 Topical Modules 

See full module list here.

This program is offered via distance learning. This involves a fully open learning experience and is achieved through a combination of distance, on-site and virtual learning experiences. Individual programs can be structured in module formats; can be project/research directed, or can combine these options. At the Masters level, learners are expected to be highly self-motivated and capable of independent work. We expect students to be motivated and have plenty of initiative, as ‘spoonfeeding’ is not encouraged.

All learners are also required to actively participate in and contribute to the Warnborough Online Management System (LMS). The Kent Arts Conference is sponsored by Warnborough College Ireland each year, and students are actively encouraged to participate in this. It is a great opportunity to present research or workshops, and to meet other like-minded contacts.

Celina B. Barrios de Senisterra was born and grew up in Argentina where, after graduating with a Diploma of Architect, she designed, planned, and directed private and public  building projects, and administered a cultural institution. After moving to Canada, she worked in art galleries and  museums in the education, curatorial, and cataloguing departments, while completing a Master of Arts in Art History at the University of Toronto, and a PhD in Cultural Art History at Warnborough College Ireland.

She has been a guest lecturer in History of Art and Architecture at  various colleges, universities, and libraries. In 2019, she published  her book "Mesoamerican Open Spaces and Mural Paintings as Statements of Cultural Identity" that has been added to university libraries in Europe, and North and South America. She lives in Canada with her family and dog. 

She can be contacted at arthistory@warnborough.edu