MLitt Art History: Dress & Textile Histories at University of Glasgow

Programme overview

A Masters on researching and interpreting everyday clothing, fashion and textiles in historical contexts, using theoretical and object-based approaches with links to Glasgow Museums and National Museums Scotland.

Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time | Intake: September | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Three core courses (Framing Dress and Textile Histories, Research Methods and Skills, Applying Dress and Textile Histories), three optional courses such as Understanding Textiles: Technology and Victorian Visions, and a dissertation.

Career pathways

Attractive to museums, the heritage sector, art dealers and auction houses, costume research or design in theatre, film and television, and PhD study.

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Application information

Entry requirements

2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in any subject; a 2.2 may be considered. Substantial, directly relevant experience may be considered in place of formal qualifications, evidenced in a personal statement. For applicants from non-majority English-speaking countries: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no subtest below 6.0 (TOEFL iBT and other tests accepted; test must be within 2 years 5 months of programme start; requirement must be met in a single test). Applications: international and EU applicants apply in rounds, the last round closing 8 July 2027 (September 2027 entry).

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,481 a year (2027/28). Home & RUK. Source

International applicants: GBP 28,275 a year (2027/28). International & EU. Source

Intake: September

Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time

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