MA History of Art

University of York

In contemporary society, with innovative technologies for visual research and communication, the ability to analyse images, art and architecture is more valuable than ever.; We will not be running the architectural history pathway for 2025-26. For more information, please get in touch.; Our flexible course has exceptional historical and geographical breadth and depth, encompassing architecture, art objects and their related visual practices from the antique to the contemporary.; You'll study a core module and choose four option modules. You'll also have the ability to later focus your academic interests with your dissertation topic choice.; The course caters for generalists with broad interests, and those who are coming to art history from another discipline. If you take the general route through the course, you can choose from all the available options, and you can devise a programme that meets your specific interests. This will give you the flexibility to study art by time period, to focus on a specific medium, or to pursue a specific methodological perspective.; Alternatively, you can take one of three pathway routes through the programme, in curating, fashion history and Islamic arts and cultures. This will allow a degree of specialism in your module option choices and dissertation topic.; We are one of the largest History of Art departments in the UK. We have developed successful partnerships with museums, galleries and country houses that will enrich your studies and may offer you placement opportunities and privileged access to collections.; You will be based in the Department of History of Art on Campus West, with most of your contact hours being in Vanbrugh College.