MLitt (Research) History of Art at University of Glasgow

Programme overview

Research degrees in History of Art in the School of Culture and Creative Arts, with supervision in European art from the medieval period to the 19th century, Modernism, Chinese art, art theory, collecting and museums, technical art history, material culture, dress and textile history, and textile conservation. Students work with local collections and archives.

Faculty: College of Arts & Humanities | Department: School of Culture and Creative Arts | Duration: 2 years full-time; 3 years part-time | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Thesis-based research training with research methods and skills, supported by research seminars and the Art History Research and Kelvin Centre for Conservation and Cultural Heritage Research groups.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Usually a 2.1 honours degree; candidates are also usually expected to have completed or be undertaking a Master's qualification. Documents: academic transcripts and degree certificate, CV, research proposal, two references and named supervisor information. International applicants from non-English-speaking countries: IELTS Academic 7.0 overall with no subtest below 6.5 (other tests such as TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic and Cambridge C1/C2 also accepted at published minimums; tests must be within 2 years 5 months of start).

Requirements published at program group level.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). Full-time annual fee; 2027/28 UK fee to be confirmed. Part-time study is charged at half the full-time fee. Source

International applicants: GBP 28,275 a year (2027/28). Full-time annual fee (International & EU); part-time study is charged at half the full-time fee. Source

Intake: September

Duration: 2 years full-time; 3 years part-time

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