History and History of Art - MA (Hons)

The University of Edinburgh

A joint degree in history and history of art provides a rare opportunity to study these two disciplines together.**History of art**History of art will introduce you to art from different periods and world cultures. You will learn:* how, and for whom, works of art were made* to situate artworks within visual and material culture more broadlyThe University is in the heart of Edinburgh and is an extraordinary place to study art in all its forms.Our Talbot Rice Gallery and the presence of the Edinburgh College of Art within the University ensures that you will have access to unrivalled resources.**History**Our expertise in the history of art is complemented by the wide range of courses taught in history. These cover:* historical periods from the early Middle Ages to the most recent past* geographical regions including:* Britain and Europe* Asia* Africa* the AmericasOur history courses also cover a wide variety of approaches to the past, including:* political history* cultural history* social history* economic history* intellectual history* gender history* global and transnational historyOur history department is one of the largest and most diverse in the UK. Our academics are internationally recognised experts in the field whose teaching is directly informed by their research. This programme reflects these strengths.**Programme benefits*** Study at one of the UK’s largest and most international history departments, joining a vibrant culture of inquiry and debate led by our dedicated staff.* Gain access to unrivalled resources, including the Talbot Rice Gallery and the Edinburgh College of Art.* Our expertise in the history of art is complemented by the wide range of courses taught in history.

School of History, Classics and Archaeology