Program Overview
The University of Bristol's MA in History of Art is a comprehensive program that offers a broad understanding of art history from medieval to contemporary periods. Students develop research, cataloging, and exhibition skills through curatorial units and external partnerships. The flexible program can be completed full-time in one year, part-time in two years, or through distance learning, and prepares graduates for careers in various fields related to art.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The MA in History of Art at the University of Bristol is a broad-based master's program that allows students to study a range of periods and approaches before specializing for their dissertation. The program draws on the research strengths of all members of the department, which includes specialists in medieval, renaissance, and modern art. Students will also learn to research and catalog museum collections and mount exhibitions through curatorial units in collaboration with external museum partners.
Outline:
The program consists of two core units and four optional units. Part-time students study the core units in the first year and stagger their optional units across the two years of the degree. The core units are:
- Art History: Key Concepts and Methods
- Research Methods in Art History The optional units are selected from a wide range of topics, including:
- Medieval Art
- Renaissance Art
- Modern Art
- Contemporary Art
- Curatorial Studies
- Museum Studies
- Art Theory
Teaching:
The program is taught by a team of experienced academics who are experts in their fields. Teaching methods include lectures, seminars, tutorials, and workshops. Students will also have the opportunity to work on independent research projects.
Careers:
Graduates of the MA in History of Art have gone on to careers in a variety of fields, including journalism, art consultancy, buying and marketing, galleries, and more.
Other:
The program is offered on a full-time or part-time basis. Full-time students complete the program in one year, while part-time students complete the program in two years. The program is also offered as a distance learning program.
- UK: full-time £14,100 per year
- UK: part-time (two years) £7,050 per year
- Overseas: full-time £28,200 per year
