MSt in History of Art and Visual Culture at University of Cambridge

Programme overview

A two-year, part-time Master's exploring objects, theories and approaches in the history of art and visual culture within a thematic framework. It draws on University of Cambridge collections, museums and libraries and prepares students for doctoral research.

Faculty: Faculty of Architecture and History of Art | Department: Professional and Continuing Education (PACE) | Duration: 21 months part-time (180 credits; 1 Oct 2027 to 29 Jun 2029) | Intake: October 2027 | Study mode: part-time | Location: Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 comprises six core modules over three terms, pairing thematic study (planned 2027-28 themes: Thinking across Media, Art and Environment, Visual Cultures of Activism) with research, sources and methods modules. Year 2 is a 12,000 to 15,000-word dissertation (50%) with five supervisions and three Day Schools.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typically a good UK undergraduate degree (2.1) or international equivalent in the arts, humanities or social sciences. Applicants below this standard may be considered with relevant professional experience and/or higher-level study. Application deadline 25 March 2027. English language: applicants whose first language is not English must evidence fluency before admission; the University accepts IELTS (Academic) and TOEFL iBT (and C1 Advanced/C2 Proficiency for some courses), results dated within 2 years of the course start. Required scores are not stated on the course page.

Domestic applicants: GBP 8,595 a year (2027/28). University Composition Fee (tuition) for 2027 entry; maintenance/living costs excluded. Source

International applicants: GBP 17,193 a year (2027/28). University Composition Fee (tuition) for 2027 entry; maintenance/living costs excluded. Source

Intake: October 2027

Duration: 21 months part-time (180 credits; 1 Oct 2027 to 29 Jun 2029)

Apply through the official page: https://www.postgraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/courses/directory/ahahstavc/apply

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