MA Art History and Film & Visual Culture
About this course
MA in History of Art and Photography, spanning visual culture, film, and material art forms over a four-year undergraduate programme. Core topics include Research Methods, Communication & Writing. The curriculum culminates in a final-year dissertation module offering the choice of an 8,000-word written research essay or a practical project comprising creative work accompanied by a 5,000-word essay.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBC IB: 32 points including 5, 5, 5 at HL. SL in English is also required. SQA Highers: BBBB. BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma: DMM in related subjects. Note: BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate (Subsidiary Diploma) achieved at Distinction level, is normally acceptable in lieu of one A Level at grade B.) GCSE English (or equivalent) is required at Grade C/4 or above. GCSE Mathematics at Grade C/4 is also required for Accountancy, Economics and Finance programmes. Irish Leaving Certificate: Five subjects at Higher at H3.
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What students say
Based on about 15 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 77%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 92%
- Learning resources: 95%
- Student voice: 75%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 19 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Administrative occupations: 25%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Customer service occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 50%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 30%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 30%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 50 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 5%
- London: 10%
- Scotland: 80%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Modules
- Academic Writing for Language & Literature
- Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen
- Seeing the World: Understanding Images and Media
- Introduction to Art History
- Encountering Art: Museums Through History
- Introduction to Film and the Cinematic Experience
- Introduction to Modern and Contemporary Art
- Fashion: History and Theory
- Visualising Modernity: Film and the Modern World
- Visualising Revolution: Film and Political Change
- Art Matters: Materials and Techniques
- What is Art?
- Dissertation in Film & Visual Culture
- Art History Dissertation
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MA Art History and Film & Visual Culture at University of Aberdeen earn?
The median salary is £26,500 after 15 months, £20,500 after 3 years, £25,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £18,500 and £32,500. The £25,500 median after five years is £4,000 less than the UK median for History of art, architecture and design.
What do graduates of MA Art History and Film & Visual Culture at University of Aberdeen do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MA Art History and Film & Visual Culture at University of Aberdeen?
88% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MA Art History and Film & Visual Culture at University of Aberdeen?
The typical offer is BBC at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 155 UCAS points.
Does MA Art History and Film & Visual Culture at University of Aberdeen include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on MA Art History and Film & Visual Culture at University of Aberdeen?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.