Overview

Key facts

The History of Art programme of the University of Glasgow offers unique opportunities for:
object-based learning using outstanding local collections and archives

training in research methods and skills

participation in many extra-curricular activities in the School of Culture and Creative Arts, detailed on our Student Life pages. Study is complemented by a lively programme of research seminars, to which postgraduates contributes, which includes lectures delivered by leading art and design historians, conservators and other visiting academics.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

European art historical periods, particularly medieval, Renaissance, 17th, 18th and 19th centuries

Modernist studies, particularly Dada and Surrealism

Chinese art and culture

the development and application of art theory, particularly gender and post-1945

collecting practices, collections and museums technical art history: interdisciplinary research into artists’ materials, methods, and studio practices in the past and present, artists’ intent, authenticity and authentication

material culture studies, particularly decorative art and design history

dress textile history

textile conservation and textile conservation science.

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Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-22 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

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Round1:1Oct-5Nov Round2:6Nov-17Dec Round3:18Dec-4Feb Round4:5Feb-25Mar Round5:26Mar-13May Round6:14May-8July

Language

English

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100

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146

IELTS

7

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Art History View 106 other Masters in Art History in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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100

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146

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General requirements

Our regular standard of admission is at least an Upper Second Class Honours degree (2:1), although candidates will usually also have completed or be undertaking a Masters qualification

Candidates are required to provide an outline of the proposed research subject in about 1000 words

For applicants whose first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level

Final or current degree transcripts including grades (and an official translation, if needed)

Degree certificates (and an official translation, if needed)

Two references on headed paper and signed by the referee

CV

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Tuition Fees

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27720 GBP / year

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5238 GBP / year

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Living costs

Glasgow

United Kingdom

620 - 1012 GBP / month

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