MA History of Art (Fashion History)

University of York

Explore the production of the dressed body and apply research to answer novel questions about the modern world. Work confidently across images, text and objects.Why study fashion history at York?Develop individual specialisms. You'll gain skills in interpretation, object handling and analysis. Our modules will also help you make connections between the global and the local. This will enable you to respond to the concerns and challenges of the present, such as sustainability, belonging and inequality. Work directly with collections. You'll study York’s own handling collections. These are housed in a purpose-built store and handling space that is kept to professional conservation standards. Sessions held here will give you hands-on experience of handling, packing, storing and analysing fashion objects.Explore an exciting range of option modules. You can tailor your degree to match your own academic and professional interests. We offer both fashion-specific and more general option modules, allowing you to gain a comprehensive understanding of the field.

History of Art