History of Art MA

UCL (University College London)

Immerse yourself in art and artefacts from every time and place with a Master's in History of Art at UCL. Over a year, you'll build the expertise to engage with visual and material cultures critically, interpreting them within their social and cultural contexts. Guided by UCL's renowned academics in a large, multi-disciplinary university, you'll explore contemporary methodological debates, define your own scholarly stance, and evolve into an independent researcher. This programme offers an excellent foundation for a dynamic career in academia, heritage or curation, empowering you to make a meaningful impact on art and culture. You will develop skills for engaging with visual materials and also gain historical knowledge, enabling you to interpret artefacts within their social and cultural contexts. You are introduced to current methodological debates in the field and encouraged to define your own position through reasoned historical and theoretical arguments. The programme is designed for those with a first degree in history of art or with some experience in the subject, a high level of commitment and an aptitude for academic work.

Social and Historical Sciences