Study History of Art MA at UCL (University College London) in the UK, Social and Historical Sciences

What will I learn?

Immerse yourself in art and artefacts from every time and place with a Master's in History of Art at UCL. Over a year, you'll build the expertise to engage with visual and material cultures critically, interpreting them within their social and cultural contexts. Guided by UCL's renowned academics in a large, multi-disciplinary university, you'll explore contemporary methodological debates, define your own scholarly stance, and evolve into an independent researcher. This programme offers an excellent foundation for a dynamic career in academia, heritage or curation, empowering you to make a meaningful impact on art and culture. You will develop skills for engaging with visual materials and also gain historical knowledge, enabling you to interpret artefacts within their social and cultural contexts. You are introduced to current methodological debates in the field and encouraged to define your own position through reasoned historical and theoretical arguments. The programme is designed for those with a first degree in history of art or with some experience in the subject, a high level of commitment and an aptitude for academic work.

Which department am I in?

Social and Historical Sciences

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
£35,400.00 (US$ 45,717) per year
A fee deposit will be charged at 10 percent of the first year fee.

This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2027

Venue

UCL (University College London) - Bloomsbury Campus

Gower Street,

London,

Greater London,

WC1E 6BT, Southern England, United Kingdom

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
£35,400.00 (US$ 45,717) per year
A fee deposit will be charged at 10 percent of the first year fee.

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

Expected March 2027

Start date

September 2026

Venue

UCL (University College London) - Bloomsbury Campus

Gower Street,

London,

Greater London,

WC1E 6BT, Southern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

A minimum of an upper second-class Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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