MLitt Art History at University of Glasgow

Programme overview

A Masters exploring the relationship between visual culture and wider social practices, with a flexible portfolio of courses covering a broad range of methodological and chronological perspectives in Art History.

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

What you will study

One core course (Research Methods and Skills), five optional courses (optionally Independent Study or Work Placement) and a 15,000 word dissertation.

Career pathways

Preparation for museum, cultural and heritage careers, auction houses and private dealership, and for PhD study and academia.

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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); UK applicants by 24 August 2027.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,481 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; 24 months part-time

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