48 monthsProgramme duration
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
History
Degree
MA
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
A joint degree in history and history of art provides a rare opportunity to study these two disciplines together.
History of art
History of art will introduce you to art from different periods and world cultures. You will learn:
The University is in the heart of Edinburgh and is an extraordinary place to study art in all its forms.
Our Talbot Rice Gallery and the presence of the Edinburgh College of Art within the University ensures that you will have access to unrivalled resources.
History
Our expertise in the history of art is complemented by the wide range of courses taught in history. These cover:
Our history courses also cover a wide variety of approaches to the past, including:
Our history department is one of the largest and most diverse in the UK. Our academics are internationally recognised experts in the field whose teaching is directly informed by their research. This programme reflects these strengths.
Programme benefits
History of art
History of art will introduce you to art from different periods and world cultures. You will learn:
- how, and for whom, works of art were made
- to situate artworks within visual and material culture more broadly
The University is in the heart of Edinburgh and is an extraordinary place to study art in all its forms.
Our Talbot Rice Gallery and the presence of the Edinburgh College of Art within the University ensures that you will have access to unrivalled resources.
History
Our expertise in the history of art is complemented by the wide range of courses taught in history. These cover:
- historical periods from the early Middle Ages to the most recent past
- geographical regions including:
- Britain and Europe
- Asia
- Africa
- the Americas
Our history courses also cover a wide variety of approaches to the past, including:
- political history
- cultural history
- social history
- economic history
- intellectual history
- gender history
- global and transnational history
Our history department is one of the largest and most diverse in the UK. Our academics are internationally recognised experts in the field whose teaching is directly informed by their research. This programme reflects these strengths.
Programme benefits
- Study at one of the UK’s largest and most international history departments, joining a vibrant culture of inquiry and debate led by our dedicated staff.
- Gain access to unrivalled resources, including the Talbot Rice Gallery and the Edinburgh College of Art.
- Our expertise in the history of art is complemented by the wide range of courses taught in history.
Programme overview
Main Subject
History
Degree
MA
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
A joint degree in history and history of art provides a rare opportunity to study these two disciplines together.
History of art
History of art will introduce you to art from different periods and world cultures. You will learn:
The University is in the heart of Edinburgh and is an extraordinary place to study art in all its forms.
Our Talbot Rice Gallery and the presence of the Edinburgh College of Art within the University ensures that you will have access to unrivalled resources.
History
Our expertise in the history of art is complemented by the wide range of courses taught in history. These cover:
Our history courses also cover a wide variety of approaches to the past, including:
Our history department is one of the largest and most diverse in the UK. Our academics are internationally recognised experts in the field whose teaching is directly informed by their research. This programme reflects these strengths.
Programme benefits
History of art
History of art will introduce you to art from different periods and world cultures. You will learn:
- how, and for whom, works of art were made
- to situate artworks within visual and material culture more broadly
The University is in the heart of Edinburgh and is an extraordinary place to study art in all its forms.
Our Talbot Rice Gallery and the presence of the Edinburgh College of Art within the University ensures that you will have access to unrivalled resources.
History
Our expertise in the history of art is complemented by the wide range of courses taught in history. These cover:
- historical periods from the early Middle Ages to the most recent past
- geographical regions including:
- Britain and Europe
- Asia
- Africa
- the Americas
Our history courses also cover a wide variety of approaches to the past, including:
- political history
- cultural history
- social history
- economic history
- intellectual history
- gender history
- global and transnational history
Our history department is one of the largest and most diverse in the UK. Our academics are internationally recognised experts in the field whose teaching is directly informed by their research. This programme reflects these strengths.
Programme benefits
- Study at one of the UK’s largest and most international history departments, joining a vibrant culture of inquiry and debate led by our dedicated staff.
- Gain access to unrivalled resources, including the Talbot Rice Gallery and the Edinburgh College of Art.
- Our expertise in the history of art is complemented by the wide range of courses taught in history.
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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