Integrated Master in Art History (Art History) - Including Placement Year in Colchester United Kingdom | University of Essex

At Essex, you'll build a comprehensive understanding of visual culture's evolution, exploring both renowned artistic traditions and lesser-known aspects like medical photography, body art, and protest artifacts. You'll hone your ability to draw meaningful connections between visual forms, interdisciplinary developments, and wider societal influences.
The four-year MArtH program (extending to five years with study abroad or placements) provides thorough art historical training in your first three years. Your final year features advanced MA-level coursework, including drafting a scholarly article for publication.

With visual arts sectors expanding globally, our art history alumni graduate equipped to thrive in this dynamic field.

Career paths for our graduates span diverse sectors: museum curation, art auctions, arts education, creative marketing, digital media, gallery management, arts law, public relations, nonprofit work, fashion, and publishing.