Edinburgh,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA (Hons) History and History of Art in Edinburgh United Kingdom | The University of Edinburgh
The University of Edinburgh
|
Edinburgh United Kingdom
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Qualification
Undergraduate Masters
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
26,500
(c. USD35,460.98)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The MA History of Art program immerses you in artistic traditions across various eras and global cultures. You'll discover:
the creation processes and intended audiences for artworks
how to contextualize art within broader visual and material culture
Located in Edinburgh's vibrant center, our University offers an exceptional environment for exploring all art forms.
With the Talbot Rice Gallery and Edinburgh College of Art on campus, you'll enjoy unparalleled access to artistic resources.
Our art history specialization is enhanced by diverse history courses spanning:
historical eras from medieval times to contemporary periods
global regions including Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas
The history curriculum also explores multiple analytical perspectives such as:
political developments
cultural movements
societal transformations
economic systems
philosophical thought
gender studies
international and cross-cultural exchanges
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Standard entry requirement
The standard entry requirement is:
SQA Highers: AAAA-AABB by end of S5 or AAAA-AAAB by end of S6. BBB must be achieved in one year of S4-S6.
A Levels: AAA - ABB.
IB: 37 points with 666 at HL - 34 points with 655 at HL.
Minimum entry requirement
The minimum entry requirement for widening access applicants is:
SQA Highers: ABBB by end of S6. BBB must be achieved in one year of S4-S6.
A Levels: ABB.
IB: 34 points with 655 at HL.
IELTS Academic module overall 6.5 with 5.5 in each component.
TOEFL-iBT (including Special Home Edition) 92 or above with 20 in each section. We do not accept TOEFL MyBest Score to meet our English language requirements.
The standard entry requirement is:
SQA Highers: AAAA-AABB by end of S5 or AAAA-AAAB by end of S6. BBB must be achieved in one year of S4-S6.
A Levels: AAA - ABB.
IB: 37 points with 666 at HL - 34 points with 655 at HL.
Minimum entry requirement
The minimum entry requirement for widening access applicants is:
SQA Highers: ABBB by end of S6. BBB must be achieved in one year of S4-S6.
A Levels: ABB.
IB: 34 points with 655 at HL.
IELTS Academic module overall 6.5 with 5.5 in each component.
TOEFL-iBT (including Special Home Edition) 92 or above with 20 in each section. We do not accept TOEFL MyBest Score to meet our English language requirements.
Tuition
GBP
26,500