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Global Premodern Art: History, Heritage and Curation MSc

The University of Edinburgh

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Main Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    14-SEP-26

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

This programme invites you to join one of the largest and most diverse concentrations of medieval, renaissance and early modern art historical expertise in the UK. Together, we will uncover neglected narratives and scrutinise assumptions that have often served as the foundations of art historical scholarship.This programme aims to:diversify art historyreveal meaningful connections and shared concernsembrace a breadth of theoretical frameworks and methodological approaches to objects from across the world.You will cover a period from the third to the eighteenth century, with a far-reaching geographical scope, including:the British EmpireEuropethe MediterraneanLatin Americathe Middle East and North AfricaIndia, China and Japan.You will also study cultures from Christian to Islamic and Hindu to Buddhist.The programme will allow you to conduct in-depth research projects in Edinburgh’s rich collection of archives and libraries, with behind-the-scenes access to world-leading galleries and museums.You will also have the opportunity to spend a week in a place of global importance during the premodern period, such as Rome or Paris, working closely with members of the programme team.

Application deadline

29/06/2026

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£ 32,000per year

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University information

The University of Edinburgh

  • University League Table

    18th

  • Campus address

    Main Campus, Old College, South Bridge, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH8 9YL, United Kingdom

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    12th out of 21 4

  • Entry standards

    / Max 208
    173 83%

    6th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    66.0 66%

    11th

    9
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.89 72%

    19th

    3

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