Overview

At the MA in Cultural, Intellectual and Visual History at School of Advanced Study, University of London, you will have the opportunity to study a wide range of topics and learn to interpret primary sources belonging to various disciplines stretching from the late Middle Ages to modernity.

You will also be guided in the historically informed interpretation of images and texts. This unique programme of study examines the intertwined histories of art, philosophy, literature, science, and political and religious thought as these have developed, and as they have transformed Europe and the world.

Career

In addition to key skills relating to scholarship and curatorial practice, you'll also acquire key transferable skills that will be useful in any workplace. These include:

Writing in different ways for different readerships

Researching effectively

Presentation skills

Problem solving and analytical skills

Critical reading and thinking

Time management

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Reviving the Past

Art History and Renaissance Culture: Image to Action

Language and Palaeographical Studies

Methods and Techniques of Scholarship (unassessed)

Renaissance Political Thought

Cosmological Images

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-31 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

7

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies History Art History View 108 other Masters in Art History in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

The normal minimum entrance requirement is a First or Upper Second Class Honours degree from a university in the UK, or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

19845 GBP / year

≈ 19845 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

9337 GBP / year

≈ 9337 GBP / year

Additional Details

Part time / Part time plus (UK): ££4667/ £3112

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 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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