125 Part-time Master's degrees in Art History

The MA in Artists' Film and Moving Image (Hons) at Goldsmiths, University of London is a one-year, full-time programme designed for artists and graduates keen to advance their practice. This intensive course fosters professional connections while emphasising individual creativity and innovation within the realm of moving image art.

Birkbeck, University of London offers a comprehensive MPhil/PhD in History of Art, which can be pursued either full-time or part-time. This advanced research degree spans four years for full-time students and seven years for part-time students. The programme is conducted on campus, providing a rich academic environment for in-depth study and exploration.

Art History and Visual Culture is the study of ancient cultures; their art, literature, thought and history. The focus of Classics is the ancient Mediterranean – Greece, Rome, Egypt and the Near East – but our courses also include modules on ancient Africa, India and China. The Classics program of Rhodes University is designed to stimulate, inform, and encourage reflection.

The College of Humanities, the largest of UKZN’s four Colleges, is the home of critical thinking, social commentary and robust intellectual debate. It is aptly referred to as “The Soul of the University.” We offer a master degree in Art History at University of Kwazulu Natal.

Arts Performance Management (Research) from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia is designed to promote independent thinking and active participation. FSSK has an impressive and proven track record in teaching, research and publication, as well as graduate employability.

The History of Art and Architecture (Part-time) programme at Birkbeck, University of London, offers a comprehensive exploration of art history. This part-time course typically spans one year and allows students to engage deeply with various art forms, enhancing their understanding and appreciation of the subject.

Studio Art from Wayne State University is a multidisciplinary program where students pursue a wide range of media through studio coursework.  

The History of Art with Collections Management  course offered at Birkbeck, University of London gives you a solid grasp of the key issues and fundamental skills involved in collections management and an insight into the different working practices of various museums and galleries. 

The Art History and Renaissance Culture programme from School of Advanced Study, University of London will help you gain an understanding of current methodological and theoretical approaches to art history rooted in the Renaissance and early modern period, and prepare for further postgraduate study with 60 credits towards a master's degree.

The Cultural Art History course at Warnborough College survey the chronological development of the fine arts and architecture, from Pre-History to the present, and our complementary lectures focus on diverse selected topics from Ancient Roman wall paintings to Mexican murals, and from Ancient Greek temples to Frank Lloyd Wright’s museums.

This Art History programme MA from The Open University UK draws upon the exciting research and outstanding teaching expertise of the department. Studying art history at postgraduate level will deepen your understanding of art, architecture and visual culture, build your analytical and critical skills, and develop the skills needed for independent study and research. 

 The Master of Arts program in Art History from Louisiana State University prepares students for careers in both academia and the art world by providing exceptional grounding in art from globally diverse cultures and by encouraging students to explore a range of historical strategies, research techniques, and critical theories.

The Art History and Archaeology programme at Columbia University offers a comprehensive master level education. This public study mode course provides students with deep insights into visual cultures and historical contexts. Designed for academic excellence, the curriculum ensures a robust foundation in both disciplines.

The Fine Art programme from Manchester Metropolitan University provides a stimulating environment in which you will be guided to develop your creative aspirations, reach a critical maturity, and gain the self-confidence and skills that will enable you to work as a successful artist.

Literature and Arts is a two-year, part-time MSt degree from University of Oxford in interdisciplinary studies in literature and arts. The course takes place over four five-day residences and two online modules. You will select two options from each of three periods of British history.

The two-year Art History and Museum Studies program of Tufts University integrates the theoretical study of art history with practical concerns of displaying, managing, and interpreting art objects in a variety of museum settings.

The Art History and Visual Culture programme at York University offers advanced study in Canadian heritage and global artistic practices. This degree is available in both full-time and part-time modes, with the MA typically spanning five terms. Students engage with diverse subjects from curatorial studies to critical theory.

The Department of Art and Design from Fort Hays State University offers a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Art Design degree consisting of a minimum of 60 hours of graduate work. You must complete the degree requirements within 8 years and maintain a 3.0 GPA throughout the MFA program.

This Architectural History programme offered at the UCL asks how history can transform the ways we think about architecture. 

Country House Studies by Research from University of Buckingham offers the opportunity to pursue research at Master’s level in any one of a wide range of country-house-related topics: from explorations of individual houses and their architects and decorators, to studies of their social and political use, and the role of the country house in literature and film.