Overview

The History of Art degree offered at University of York has exceptional historical and geographical breadth and depth, encompassing architecture, art objects and their related visual practices from the antique to the contemporary.

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In contemporary society, with innovative technologies for visual research and communication, the ability to analyse images, art and architecture is more valuable than ever.
You'll study a core module and choose four option modules. You'll also have the ability to later focus your academic interests with your dissertation topic choice.
The course caters for generalists with broad interests, and those who are coming to art history from another discipline. If you take the general route through the course, you can choose from all the available options, and you can devise a programme that meets your specific interests. This will give you the flexibility to study art by time period, to focus on a specific medium, or to pursue a specific methodological perspective.
Alternatively, you can take one of three pathway routes through the programme, in curating, fashion history and Islamic arts and cultures. This will allow a degree of specialism in your module option choices and dissertation topic.
We are one of the largest History of Art departments in the UK. We have developed successful partnerships with museums, galleries and country houses that will enrich your studies and may offer you placement opportunities and privileged access to collections.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research Skills in History of Art

Art and Imagery in York Minster

The Art of the Pre-Raphaelites

Critical Architecture: More Than Mere Containment

Ceramic Arts of the Islamic World

Fashion: Theories, Materials and Images (1540-1940)

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-29 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-09-05 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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87

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61

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

York, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Art History View 108 other Masters in Art History in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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120

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87

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61

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IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

Undergraduate degree

2:1 or equivalent. We welcome students who have previously studied History of Art, but also those from other backgrounds. Applicants below 2:1 or equivalent will be considered on condition of an interview with the programme leader

Other qualifications and experience

We will consider applications from mature students or applicants without formal academic qualifications if you have substantial related experience. We may ask you for an interview in this instance.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

25900 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

11200 GBP / year

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Additional Details

Part-time (2 years)

UK: £5,600
International and EU: £12,950

Living costs

York

United Kingdom

646 - 1124 GBP / month

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Funding

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