MA (Hons) History of Art/Sociology 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, along with The Hunterian—our museum and art gallery housing 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 third-year travel grant supports visits to museums, galleries, and landmarks pertinent to your coursework.
First-year courses, Art History and Its Materials and Techniques and Art History in Action, offer a broad yet approachable introduction to the field, even for beginners. These classes explore masterpieces by celebrated artists, designers, and architects, including non-Western works, while addressing core themes like material techniques, artistic theory, patronage, and stylistic evolution. Both courses serve as a foundation for advanced study, though they can also stand alone for students not continuing beyond Level 1. In subsequent years, you'll delve deeper into thematic studies, with a stronger focus on theoretical and contextual frameworks—essential for progressing to Honours-level work. The curriculum also introduces 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. or curatorial positions at Dulwich Picture Gallery, Handel House, and the Design and Artists Collecting Society.