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German and History of Art MA (Hons)

University of Edinburgh

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UCAS CODE: RV23

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  • Qualification

    Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)

  • Location

    Central area campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    08-SEP-25

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

For centuries, German-speaking cultures have had a profound international influence. Studying German and History of Art helps you understand the contemporary world, while shedding light on the past.During your time with us, you will gain the skills to speak and write in German on a range of issues relating to Germany and German-speaking countries, including their visual and material culture.When you graduate, you will have the combination of broad cultural education and specialist knowledge valued by employers worldwide.


German

On joining us, complete beginners take our German 1A course. Students with prior experience of learning the language typically take German 1B.Across all four years of our programme, which includes a year abroad, your studies will give you the chance to gain professional skills in all aspects of German, including: reading and listening writing and translating speaking and presenting You will also explore German-language literature, film and theatre. You will study these in the context of historical and political developments, from the eighteenth century to contemporary times. You will gain an excellent grasp of the German cultural context and an ability to read important sources in the original language. You will therefore be able to compare the achievements of artists, writers and filmmakers from the German-speaking world.


History of Art

Beyond the German-speaking world, History of Art will introduce you to art from different periods and cultures around the globe. You will learn how, and for whom, works of art were made. You will also explore their meaning and discover the ways in which they can be interpreted.


Why Edinburgh

Edinburgh is a world-leading festival city filled with galleries, cinemas, theatres, libraries and collections. Highlights include the four National Galleries of Scotland, and outstanding German holdings in the National Library of Scotland. We are unique in Scotland in offering students a full academic year abroad within the four-year honours programme, regardless of whether you spend the year studying or working. Our programme is also flexible. In Years 1 and 2, as well as studying History of Art and German, you will choose option courses from a wide range of disciplines. You will then specialise as you progress through your honours years.

Application deadline

29 January

Tuition fees

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£ 28,000per year

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A level : ABB

ABB. Required subjects: A levels: no specific A Level subjects required. GCSEs: a language other than English at B or 6 and English at C or 4.

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University information

University of Edinburgh

  • University League Table

    15th

  • Campus address

    University of Edinburgh, The University of Edinburgh, Old College, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City Of, EH8 9YL, Scotland

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    11th out of 84 2

    15th out of 34 8

    8th out of 21 4

  • Entry standards

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    168 70%

    11th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    68.0 68%

    27th

    15
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.01 75%

    70th

    2
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    184 90%

    5th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    70.0 70%

    22nd

    16
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.95 74%

    27th

    6
  • Entry standards

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    163 85%

    7th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    82.0 82%

    2nd

    5
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.98 75%

    16th

    3

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