Social History of Art MA

at University of Leeds

You will study compulsory modules and optional modules.
 

In your first semester, a compulsory module will cover theoretical and practical work in the history of art. You will develop your specialist knowledge by selecting from a range of optional modules.
 

Through both the rigorous development of complex descriptive and analytical skills central to the discipline of art history, and engagement with wider theoretical and historical frameworks, you will be given the opportunity to develop your own interests and a distinct critical voice.
 

Compulsory advanced research skills modules will equip you to undertake assessments and ultimately develop your own research project. The modules build to a symposium in semester two where you can present initial research findings towards a dissertation on a research topic of interest.
 

The skills you develop, combined with knowledge from your optional modules, will ultimately be focused in your dissertation ― an independent and self-devised research project, which you will undertake with the guidance of your supervisor.

Modules

Year 1

Compulsory modules

• MA History of Art Core Course   
• Advanced Research Skills 1    
• Advanced Research Skills 2    
• Art History Dissertation

A bachelor degree with a 2:1 (hons)
 

International
 

Our admissions team are experienced in considering a wide range of international qualifications. If you wish to discuss whether your qualifications will meet the necessary entry criteria, contact the School’s admissions team.

English language requirements

IELTS 6.5 overall, with no less than 6.0 in any component. For other English qualifications, read English language equivalent qualifications.

Fees

• UK: £9,750 (total)
• International: £20,750 (total)
   

This postgraduate degree will develop your visual, critical and cultural awareness and expand your subject knowledge in history of art. In addition, you will graduate equipped with sophisticated research, analytical, critical and communication skills that will support you to succeed in a variety of careers.
 

Our graduates have pursued careers as curators and education staff in museums and galleries and worked for national heritage organisations, as well as in journalism, publishing, arts marketing, public relations, university administration and teaching.
 

Others have transferred the skills they gained into sectors such as the insurance industry, independent style editing and freelance writing on fashion, arts and culture.