MA (Honours) Art History and Mathematics in St Andrews United Kingdom | University of St Andrews

The MA (Hons) in Art History equips students with the skills to critically evaluate diverse artworks while developing strong visual and verbal communication abilities. This program primarily examines painting, sculpture, and architecture while also covering applied arts, graphic design, performance art, and photography. Throughout the degree, students learn to assess artistic works through multiple lenses - analyzing style, content, meaning, theoretical foundations, and aesthetic qualities. The curriculum introduces various critical methodologies to uncover both overt and subtle concepts within artistic creations. This four-year honors program, offered by the School of Art History, combines elements of economic, social, and political history with literature, philosophy, and psychology to provide comprehensive frameworks for art analysis. First-year studies focus on two key areas: European and global medieval/Renaissance art (examining production contexts within social, political, and religious frameworks) and 17th-18th century European art/architecture (exploring technological innovations, expanding viewership, and colonial influences).