Overview

The emphasis of the Social History of Art MA degree offered by the University of Leeds is on social and political approaches to art history, whether looking at the most recent and contemporary, or in the study of the deeper roots of the cultures we inhabit. From Medieval and Renaissance art to live practices now, from the study of our most local environments to the arts of Africa, Asia and beyond, we approach art as central to the production and reproduction of our shared and different social worlds.

Career opportunities:

In this Masters degree you’ll develop your visual, critical and cultural awareness and expand your subject knowledge in history of art. You'll graduate with sophisticated research, analytical, critical and communication skills that will support you to succeed in a variety of careers.
Our graduates have pursued careers as curators and education staff in museums and galleries and worked for national heritage organisations, as well as in journalism, publishing, arts marketing, public relations, university administration and teaching.
others have transferred the skills they gained into industry, the charity sector, and the full range of professions where high-level analytical and communication skills are in demand.
Many of our graduates have also continued with their research at PhD level and secured external funding to support them – including AHRC scholarships. Some of our former postgraduate researchers are now developing academic careers in the UK, Europe, Asia, USA and Canada.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

MA History of Art Core Course

Advanced Research Skills

Art History Dissertation

Derrida and Deconstruction

Reading Sexual Difference

Jewish Museums and the Display of Cultural Difference

The Margins of Medieval Art

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-31 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-09-11 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Leeds, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Visual Arts Sociology Art History View 311 other Masters in Visual Arts in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

You’ll need a bachelor degree with a 2:1 (hons) or equivalent qualification, for example (though not exclusively) in a humanities or social science subject, such as History, Literature, Languages, Art History, Philosophy or Sociology, or in a practice-based Arts subject where your degree included a significant proportion of historical and theoretical studies.
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- Our admissions team are experienced in considering a wide range of international qualifications. If you wish to discuss whether your qualifications will meet the necessary entry criteria, contact the School’s admissions team.

Tuition Fees

Living costs

Leeds

United Kingdom

637 - 1103 GBP / month

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

Funding

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