MA (Hons) History of Art/Social and Public Policy in Glasgow United Kingdom | University of Glasgow

The study of art history explores the evolution and significance behind paintings, sculptures, architectural works, and various design mediums. You'll have access to the University Library and Archives' vast resources, along with The Hunterian—our museum and art gallery showcasing renowned collections like Hunter, Whistler, and Mackintosh. Additionally, Kelvin Hall, the University and city's cutting-edge collections-access center, will be available to you. A grant in your third-year vacation will support visits to museums, galleries, and architectural sites relevant to your coursework.
First-year studies introduce art history through two courses: Art History and Its Materials and Techniques, and Art History in Action. Designed for accessibility, these courses cater to beginners while covering works by celebrated artists, designers, and architects, including non-Western perspectives. They also explore essential themes like material techniques, art theory, patronage, and stylistic evolution. Both courses prepare you for advanced study, though each can serve as a standalone introduction for students not continuing beyond Level 1. In subsequent years, you'll examine thematic groups that expand on first-year topics, with a stronger focus on theoretical and contextual frameworks. This prepares you for Honors-level study by introducing diverse art-historical methodologies and the socio-cultural contexts of art creation and reception.

Graduates pursue careers in publishing, journalism, education, libraries, museums, galleries, heritage institutions, and art auction houses. Alumni have secured roles such as a Getty Collections Management Internship in the U.S. and curatorial or administrative positions at Dulwich Picture Gallery, Handel House, and the Design and Artists Collecting Society.