Art History at Concordia: Admission Average
Concordia University · Montreal, QC
What average do you need for Art History at Concordia?
Art History at Concordia University typically admits students with averages in the high 70s-80s, roughly 78–89%. It ranks #13 of 16 Concordia programs by admission average.
Strong academic art program with museum connections.
How competitive is it?
Concordia is the only university we track that offers Art History under this name.
As a rough guide, 89% or higher is above the typical range, 78% up to 89% is inside it, and 74% up to 78% is a reach. Cut-offs move every year, so apply to a mix of schools.
Ontario applicants are assessed on their top six Grade 12 U/M courses, including the program's prerequisites. Work out yours with the Best 6 calculator.
Typical high school prerequisites
- English
- One additional U/M course
- History (recommended)
First-year courses
- Introduction to Historical Methods
- World History
- Canadian History
- Primary Source Analysis
- Academic Writing
These are typical for History programs across Canada. About the History degree
After a History degree
History usually takes 4 years.
- Lawyer – $70,000 to $300,000+
- Professor / Academic – $80,000 to $180,000
- Policy Analyst / Public Servant – $65,000 to $130,000
- Diplomat / Foreign Service Officer – $75,000 to $160,000
- History is one of the most respected pre-law majors - analytical reading and argumentation are directly transferable.
- Government policy and archival work are common paths for Canadian history graduates.
- The degree is often undervalued by students - strong analytical writing from history is highly portable.
Applying to Concordia
Concordia University is Montreal's second-largest English-language university, known for its strong fine arts programs, the John Molson School of Business, and a growing engineering faculty. It's an excellent choice for students who want an English-language education in Quebec with co-op options - very affordable for Quebec residents, though out-of-province Canadians now pay a higher rate.
Concordia University is in Montreal, QC, was founded in 1974 and has about 51,000 students. Domestic tuition is about $3,100 a year and co-op is available.
Deadlines: direct application March 1.
- Concordia's fine arts programs are genuinely excellent and often overlooked by students outside Quebec.
- The John Molson School of Business has strong accounting and finance programs.
- Montreal's low cost of living and bilingual environment are major advantages.
Other Concordia programs
- Fine Arts (BFA - Studio Arts) – high 70s-80s + portfolio
- Film Production – high 70s-80s + portfolio
- Creative Writing – high 70s-80s
- Computer Science – high 80s
- Software Engineering – high 80s
- Electrical Engineering – high 80s
- Mechanical Engineering – high 80s
- Business - Accountancy (JMS) – high 80s
- Business - Finance (JMS) – high 80s
- Business - Marketing (JMS) – high 80s
- Communications – mid-to-high 80s
- Psychology – mid-to-high 80s
- Sociology – mid 80s
- Political Science – mid 80s
- Education (BEd) – mid 80s