MLitt Art History: Technical Art History, Making & Meaning at University of Glasgow

Programme overview

A Masters on the act of making in art: materials, techniques, intentions and context. Students study artists' treatises, reconstruct historical recipes and techniques, and learn the science and conservation behind the interpretation of artworks.

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

What you will study

Six core courses including Research Methods and Skills, Art in the Making: Historical Techniques, Art in the Making: Modern & Avant-Garde Techniques, The Authentic Art Work and Testimonies On Artists' Practice, with a work placement and a dissertation.

Career pathways

Work with collections in cultural heritage organisations or commercial settings in technical art history, curation and collections care, or further study in conservation or research.

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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 12,063 a year (2027/28). Home & RUK. Source

International applicants: GBP 27,390 a year (2027/28). International & EU. Source

Intake: September

Duration: 12 months full-time

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