MA History of Art
About this course
MA in History of Art, a psychology and history of art degree examining the production and visual analysis of paintings, sculptures, buildings, and design works. Core topics include Research Methods. Students undertake a dissertation in their final year. The first year introduces the subject through History of Art 1A and History of Art 1B. The second year continues with History Of Art 2A and History Of Art 2B. In subsequent years, students select from optional modules spanning diverse historical periods and themes, such as ART AND POLITICS IN WEIMAR GERMANY (1918-1933), Early Impressionism, Architecture in Modernity 1900-1980, and The Pre-Raphaelites: Medieval Dreams in the Age of Steam. The curriculum also features specialized study options including Methodology Of Art History, Portfolio, and Dissertation (History Of Art-Single Hons).
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB or BBB (Additional requirements: A-level English or another Humanities subject.) IB: 34 (6,5,5 HL) (Additional requirements: English HL6 or Humanities HL6 with English SL6.) Scottish Higher: BBBB is the minimum requirement from S5 to be reviewed for an S6 offer Offers are not guaranteed to applicants who meet the minimum from S5 Typically offers will be made at AAAAB by end of S6. B at Advanced Higher is equivalent to A at Higher Additional requirements: Higher English and a Higher Humanities subject at AA. (AB or BA may be considered). Scottish Higher (widening access): MD20 : BBBB (also other target groups*) MD40 : AABB* Additional requirements: Higher English and a Higher Humanities subject. Successful completion of Top-Up or one of our Summer Schools.
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What students say
Based on about 25 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 97%
- Learning opportunities: 79%
- Assessment and feedback: 74%
- Academic support: 84%
- Organisation and management: 79%
- Learning resources: 73%
- Student voice: 70%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 40 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 6 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Elementary occupations: 20%
- Caring personal services: 15%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 60%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 45%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 35%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 285 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 3%
- North West: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 14%
- South East: 4%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 65%
- Northern Ireland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 35 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 80%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- Access course: 10%
- Other qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
Modules
- History of Art 1A
- History of Art 1B
- History Of Art 2A
- History Of Art 2B
- ART AND POLITICS IN WEIMAR GERMANY (1918-1933)
- Art in America 1945-The Present
- Artists And The Art Market In Late 19th Century Britain
- Early Impressionism
- Methodology Of Art History
- Monsters, Women And Jews: Medieval Art And Identity
- Portfolio
- Women, Art and Audience 1830-1914
- Georgian Landscapes
- Architecture in Modernity 1900-1980
- Methodology of Art History with Placement
- Historical Dress in Film & TV
- Discourses in Cultural Property
- Art in Eighteenth Century Britain
- Printmaking in Britain c.1780-1914: contexts, processes, markets
- Publishing the Avant-Garde: a history of artists' books and magazines from 1900 to 1970
- The Worlds of Hieronymus Bosch, Enemy Painter
- Setting the Scene
- Past Futures: Time and Temporality in Contemporary Art
- Dissertation (History Of Art-Joint Hons)
- Dissertation (History Of Art-Single Hons)
- Rethinking Italian Renaissance Art
- The Pre-Raphaelites: Medieval Dreams in the Age of Steam
- Art of Renaissance Courts: Power, Magnificence, and Gender
- Digital Art and Performance (20 Credits)
- Traders and Tourists: Venice and Her Visitors
- The Art of Exploration
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MA History of Art at University of Glasgow earn?
The median salary is £26,500 after 15 months, £23,000 after 3 years, £29,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,500 and £35,500. The £29,500 median after five years is £2,000 more than the UK median for Psychology.
What do graduates of MA History of Art at University of Glasgow do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MA History of Art at University of Glasgow?
97% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MA History of Art at University of Glasgow?
The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 173 UCAS points.
Is MA History of Art at University of Glasgow accredited?
Yes. Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
Does MA History of Art at University of Glasgow include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on MA History of Art at University of Glasgow?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.