Master of Arts (Honours) - History and History of Art (VV13)

The The University of Edinburgh is located in the heart of Edinburgh and offers an exceptional environment for studying art in all its forms. The Talbot Rice Gallery and the presence of the Edinburgh College of Art within the University provide students with unparalleled resources in this field.

The History of Art program at the University introduces students to art from various periods and cultures around the world. Students will gain an understanding of how works of art were created and for whom they were intended. They will also learn how to analyze and contextualize artworks within broader visual and material culture.

The University's expertise in the history of art is enhanced by the diverse range of history courses offered. These courses cover historical periods from the early Middle Ages to the present, as well as geographical regions such as Britain, Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas.

In addition to the comprehensive coverage of historical periods and regions, the history courses at the University also explore a wide variety of approaches to studying the past. These include political history, cultural history, social history, economic history, intellectual history, gender history, and global and transnational history.