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MA History of Art

University of York

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    York campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    15-SEP-25

  • Duration

    1 year

Course summary

In contemporary society, with innovative technologies for visual research and communication, the ability to analyse images, art and architecture is more valuable than ever.

Our flexible course has exceptional historical and geographical breadth and depth, encompassing architecture, art objects and their related visual practices from the antique to the contemporary.

You鈥檒l have the choice of a wide range of modules giving you the opportunity to study art by time, to focus on a specific medium, or to pursue a specific methodological perspective.

The course caters for generalists with broad interests, and those who are coming to art history from another discipline. You can also specialise at a later stage in your degree, with your dissertation topic choice.

We are one of the largest History of Art departments in the UK. We have developed successful partnerships with museums, galleries and country houses that will enrich your studies and may offer you placement opportunities and privileged access to collections.

Teaching and assessment

You鈥檒l work with world?leading academics who鈥檒l challenge you to think independently and excel in all that you do. Our approach to teaching will provide you with the knowledge, opportunities, and support you need to grow and succeed in a global workplace.

Careers and skills

We offer amazing partnerships and placements with numerous museums and galleries that will help you in your future career. We work with the National Gallery, Tate, the V&A, and York Museums Trust. We have excellent relationships with regional museums, galleries, and country houses- including the Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art, Castle Howard, the Hepworth Wakefield, Yorkshire Sculpture Park, and the Henry Moore Institute. Our collaborations will support your learning and research through modules jointly designed with the partnership institution, and with opportunities for exclusive partnership studentships, work experience and privileged access to collections. The course prepares you for higher research degrees and a range of possible careers.

Career opportunities

  • Teacher
  • Heritage manager
  • Copywriter
  • Conservationist
  • Art administrator
  • Gallery assistant

Tuition fees

Students living in Hong Kong
(International fees)

拢 25,900per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of York

University of York

University of York

  • University League Table

    17th

  • Campus address

    York campus, Heslington, York, York, YO10 5DD, England

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One of only four UK universities (beside Oxford, Cambridge and Imperial) with TEF Gold for teaching and Top 10 for Research Quality (Complete University 大象传媒).
Access to long-held industry partnerships, research centres, and resource archives. These all contribute to York鈥檚 extensive employability opportunities.
Home to 20,000+ students from more than 150 countries, creating an inclusive community and lifelong global network through the York for Life alumni platform.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    History of Art, Architecture & Design

    6th out of 21

  • Entry standards

    / Max 192
    154 80%

    12th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    82.0 82%

    2nd

    1

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.00 75%

    15th

    3

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