History of Art MA (Hons) 48 months Undergraduate Programme By The University of Edinburgh |TopUniversities
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Programme Duration

48 monthsProgramme duration

Main Subject Area

Art HistoryMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Art History

Degree

MA

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

History of Art will introduce you to art from different periods and world cultures.

On this programme, you will:

  • learn how, and for whom, works of art were made, and why
  • understand the place of artworks within visual and material culture more broadly
  • explore the meanings of works of art and visual culture and the ways they continue to be interpreted

In Years 3 and 4 you will have the opportunity to specialise in particular aspects of the field. You will also develop independent research projects and a dissertation.

In Year 3 you will have the opportunity to study abroad or to undertake a work placement with one of our industry partners in the creative and cultural sector.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Art History

Degree

MA

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

History of Art will introduce you to art from different periods and world cultures.

On this programme, you will:

  • learn how, and for whom, works of art were made, and why
  • understand the place of artworks within visual and material culture more broadly
  • explore the meanings of works of art and visual culture and the ways they continue to be interpreted

In Years 3 and 4 you will have the opportunity to specialise in particular aspects of the field. You will also develop independent research projects and a dissertation.

In Year 3 you will have the opportunity to study abroad or to undertake a work placement with one of our industry partners in the creative and cultural sector.

Admission Requirements

Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on the University of Edinburgh website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements.

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