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MA in Art History

2 Years Online Masters Program

Open University

Program Overview

The MA in Art History draws upon the exciting research and outstanding teaching expertise of the department. Studying art history at postgraduate level will deepen your understanding of art, architecture and visual culture, build your analytical and critical skills, and develop the skills needed for independent study and research. You'll start by exploring the core concepts and recent developments that have shaped art history from Renaissance Italy to the contemporary Caribbean, before building on these foundations to expand your understanding of visual and material objects -- incorporating architecture, art and design.

Program Key Stats

£10225



Eligibility Criteria


5.5

Additional Information & Requirements

You must hold a UK honours degree (or equivalent) preferably with at least a 2:1 classification. Although your degree does not need to be in Art History or a closely related subject, you will need some knowledge of the subject and an understanding of relevant critical approaches, as the MA in Art History assumes all candidates have the knowledge and skills usually acquired by pursuing the subject at undergraduate level.

Career Options

  • An MA in Art History will provide you with a wide range of skills
  • including visual and textual analysis and critical thinking and writing
  • which can be successfully transferred to a variety of careers in the professional and educational sectors
  • The MA in Art History will teach you to think critically about historical and contemporary cultural debates around works of art and will provide you with an awareness of art history's professional contexts
  • The MA is an excellent starting point for a career in the heritage and cultural sectors
  • from educator to curator to art critic
  • If you're interested in an academic career
  • the MA is an essential step towards embarking on a PhD

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