Overview

We aim to help you develop an informed understanding of the main strands of art history, as practised in Europe and North America. We also offer curatorial units in collaboration with external museum partners, through which you will learn to research and catalogue museum collections and to mount exhibitions.

Our students are drawn from a variety of backgrounds. Some have undergraduate degrees in art history, others do not, and some are working artists. Studying for this MA in History of Art at University of Bristol is a chance to become part of a thriving academic community, with a sizeable and close-knit student body and a lively programme of research and social events.

Careers

Students who have graduated from the MA programme in History of Art have gone on to careers as

journalists,
art consultants,
buying and marketing executives,
and gallery assistants.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Histories, Theories and Critical Interpretations of Art

Curating a Collection

Collaborative Curatorial Unit

American Art: Art and Identity

Art and Memory

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-09 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-07-24 00:00:00 , International

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Language

English

IELTS

7

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Art History View 126 other Masters in Art History in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

7

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95

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
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Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

An upper second class honours degree or international equivalent in Humanities, Arts or Social Sciences.

For applicants who are currently completing a degree, we understand that their final grade may be higher than the interim grades or module/unit grades they achieve during their studies. We will consider applicants whose interim grades are currently slightly lower than the programme's entry requirements.

We will consider applicants whose grades are slightly lower than the programme's entry requirements, if they have at least one of the following:

evidence of relevant work experience in roles within the creative industries/cultural sector (for example, journalism, teaching, curating, museums, art related fields),
a relevant postgraduate qualification.

If this is the case, applicants should include their CV (curriculum vitae/résumé) when they apply, showing details of their relevant work experience and/or qualifications.

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Tuition Fee

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International

28200 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 28200 GBP per year during 12 months.
National

14100 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14100 GBP per year during 12 months.

UK: part-time (two years)

£7,050 per year

Living costs for Bristol

750 - 1260 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for History of Art.

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Overview

Careers

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

Student insurance

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fee

International

National

Living costs for Bristol

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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