Glasgow,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA (Hons) History of Art/Theatre Studies in Glasgow United Kingdom | University of Glasgow
University of Glasgow
|
Glasgow United Kingdom
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Qualification
Undergraduate Masters
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
25,290
(c. USD33,911.36)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Art history explores the origins and evolution of paintings, sculptures, architectural works, and design across various 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's innovative collections hub, will be available. A third-year travel grant supports visits to museums, galleries, and landmarks relevant to your coursework.
First-year studies introduce art history through two courses: Art History and Its Materials/Techniques and Art History in Action. Designed for beginners, these courses explore masterpieces by celebrated artists, designers, and architects worldwide while addressing core themes like material usage, artistic theory, patronage, and stylistic evolution. Both courses prepare you for advanced study, though each can serve as a standalone introduction. In subsequent years, you'll examine thematic groups with deeper theoretical and contextual analysis, laying the groundwork for Honors-level research. The curriculum also contrasts diverse art-historical methodologies and examines the cultural contexts of art creation and reception.
Graduates pursue careers in publishing, journalism, education, libraries, museums, galleries, heritage institutions, and art markets. Alumni have secured roles such as a Getty Collections Management Internship in the U.S. and curatorial positions at Dulwich Picture Gallery, Handel House, and the Design and Artists Collecting Society.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
SQA Higher entry requirements
BBBB is the minimum requirement from S5 to be reviewed for an S6 offer
Offers are not guaranteed to applicants who meet the minimum from S5
Typically offers will be made at AAAAA by end of S6. B at Advanced Higher is equivalent to A at Higher
Additional requirements: Higher English and a Higher Humanities subject at AA. (AB or BA may be considered).
SQA Higher adjusted entry requirements* (by end of S5 or S6)
MD20: BBBB (also other target groups*)
MD40: AABB*
Additional requirements: Higher English and a Higher Humanities subject. Successful completion of Top-Up or one of our Summer Schools.
A-level standard entry requirements
AAB BBB
Additional requirements: one A-level Humanities subject.
IB standard entry requirements
36 (6,6,5 HL) 32 (6,5,5 HL)
Additional requirements: HL English and HL Humanities subject.
Advanced entry
Applicants who achieve exceptional grades in their Advanced Highers, A-levels or International Baccalaureate may be considered for advanced entry, meaning that an Honours degree can be completed in three years instead of the normal four years, or four years for five-year integrated Masters programmes.
Indicative grades to be considered for advanced entry
SQA Higher advanced entry requirements
Three Advanced Highers at Grades AAA attained in one exam year and at the first attempt. Subjects must be relevant to the courses to be taken at Level 2.
A-Level advanced entry requirements
A*A*A
IB advanced entry requirements
38 points
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic module (not General Training)
6.5 with no sub-test under 6.0.
TOEFL (ib, my best or athome)
90 with minimum R 20, L 19, S 19, W 23.
BBBB is the minimum requirement from S5 to be reviewed for an S6 offer
Offers are not guaranteed to applicants who meet the minimum from S5
Typically offers will be made at AAAAA by end of S6. B at Advanced Higher is equivalent to A at Higher
Additional requirements: Higher English and a Higher Humanities subject at AA. (AB or BA may be considered).
SQA Higher adjusted entry requirements* (by end of S5 or S6)
MD20: BBBB (also other target groups*)
MD40: AABB*
Additional requirements: Higher English and a Higher Humanities subject. Successful completion of Top-Up or one of our Summer Schools.
A-level standard entry requirements
AAB BBB
Additional requirements: one A-level Humanities subject.
IB standard entry requirements
36 (6,6,5 HL) 32 (6,5,5 HL)
Additional requirements: HL English and HL Humanities subject.
Advanced entry
Applicants who achieve exceptional grades in their Advanced Highers, A-levels or International Baccalaureate may be considered for advanced entry, meaning that an Honours degree can be completed in three years instead of the normal four years, or four years for five-year integrated Masters programmes.
Indicative grades to be considered for advanced entry
SQA Higher advanced entry requirements
Three Advanced Highers at Grades AAA attained in one exam year and at the first attempt. Subjects must be relevant to the courses to be taken at Level 2.
A-Level advanced entry requirements
A*A*A
IB advanced entry requirements
38 points
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic module (not General Training)
6.5 with no sub-test under 6.0.
TOEFL (ib, my best or athome)
90 with minimum R 20, L 19, S 19, W 23.
Tuition
GBP
25,290