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Full time | University of York | 1 year | 16-SEP-24

Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

16-SEP-24

Key information
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Qualification type

MA - Master of Arts

Subject areas

Art History

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

In contemporary society, with innovative technologies for visual research and communication, the ability to analyse images, art and architecture is more valuable than ever.

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 have the choice of a wide range of modules giving you the opportunity to study art by time, to focus on a specific medium, or to pursue a specific methodological perspective.

The course caters for generalists with broad interests, and those who are coming to art history from another discipline. You can also specialise at a later stage in your degree, with your dissertation topic choice.

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.

Teaching and assessment

You’ll work with world?leading academics who’ll challenge you to think independently and excel in all that you do. Our approach to teaching will provide you with the knowledge, opportunities, and support you need to grow and succeed in a global workplace.

Careers and skills

We offer amazing partnerships and placements with numerous museums and galleries that will help you in your future career. We work with the National Gallery, Tate, the V&A, and York Museums Trust. We have excellent relationships with regional museums, galleries, and country houses- including the Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art, Castle Howard, the Hepworth Wakefield, Yorkshire Sculpture Park, and the Henry Moore Institute. Our collaborations will support your learning and research through modules jointly designed with the partnership institution, and with opportunities for exclusive partnership studentships, work experience and privileged access to collections. The course prepares you for higher research degrees and a range of possible careers.

Career opportunities

  • Teacher
  • Heritage manager
  • Copywriter
  • Conservationist
  • Art administrator
  • Gallery assistant

Modules

This module aims: To provide guidance regarding expectations for MA work and advanced scholarly research; To help students make the transition from undergraduate to MA and (potentially) PhD work; To familiarize students with principal archival, bibliographic and art-historical resources; To introduce a range of significant methodologies and insights from the forefront of the discipline; To encourage students to adopt and adapt methodologies to suit their own developing intellectual interests; To demonstrate how art-historical knowledge and methodology develop within a community of scholars.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£10,590

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£23,900

Entry requirements

Undergraduate degree: 2:1 or equivalent. We welcome students who have previously studied History of Art, but also those from other backgrounds. Applicants below 2:1 or equivalent will be considered on condition of an interview with the programme leader. Other qualifications and experience: We will consider applications from mature students or applicants without formal academic qualifications if you have substantial related experience. We may ask you for an interview in this instance.