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MSt in History of Art and Visual Culture

University of Cambridge

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  • Qualification

    MSt - Master of Studies

  • Location

    University of Cambridge

  • Study mode

    Part time

  • Start date

    01-OCT-26

  • Duration

    21 Months

Course summary

The MSt in History of Art & Visual Culture takes place over 2 academic years, running typically from October of the first year to June of the second. The taught elements of the syllabus in Year 1 are offered in 3 intensive study blocks, each of which is assessed at the end of each term. The course has been designed to be accessible to those in full- or part-time employment, and to international students. Successful applicants will become members of a Cambridge College and will join the wider graduate community, with full access to the facilities of the University. Several themes will allow students to explore the history of art and visual culture, including theoretical approaches and useful concepts. Themes may include, amongst others: class and social status race and gender local / global the relationship of medium to style the historical valuation of fine art versus decorative arts art and ecology Students will be introduced to a range of art and approaches to the history of art and visual culture from the earliest examples to the present day.

Application deadline

26/03/2026

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Tuition fees

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£ 1,545month

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University information

University of Cambridge

  • University League Table

    1st

  • Campus address

    University of Cambridge, The Old Schools, Trinity Lane, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 1TN, United Kingdom

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    4th out of 91 3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 202
    190 94%

    3rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    84.0 84%

    4th

    2
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.18 80%

    64th

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