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UCAS CODE: V350

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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

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 interpretedIn 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.


Why Edinburgh

As a University of Edinburgh History of Art student, you will gain an informed and nuanced understanding of the artistic practice and visual and material culture at different historical periods. Our graduates have extensive knowledge and understanding of art history plus its methods of study, and the necessary skills to demonstrate this.You will be taught by experts in specialist subjects. Many of our academic staff curate, or exhibit in, major international art exhibitions.You will also have access to Edinburgh's renowned art galleries and museums.

Application deadline

29 January

Tuition fees

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£ 28,000per year

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A level : AAB

AAB. Required subjects: A levels: no specific A Level subjects required. GCSEs: 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

    8th out of 21 4

  • Entry standards

    / Max 192
    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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