
History and History of Art MA (Hons)
Course Overview - History and History of Art MA (Hons)
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 broadly
The 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 Edinbur...
A joint degree in history and history of art provides a rare opportunity to study these two disciplines together.<br/><br/><strong>History of art</strong><br/><br/>History of art will introduce you to art from different periods and world cultures. You will learn:<br/><br/><br/>* how, and for whom, works of art were made<br/><br/><br/>* to situate artworks within visual and material culture more broadly<br/><br/><br/>The University is in the heart of Edinburgh and is an extraordinary place to study art in all its forms.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/><strong>History</strong><br/><br/>Our expertise in the history of art is complemented by the wide range of courses taught in history. These cover:<br/><br/><br/>* historical periods from the early Middle Ages to the most recent past<br/><br/><br/>* geographical regions including:<br/><br/><br/>* Britain and Europe<br/><br/><br/>* Asia<br/><br/><br/>* Africa<br/><br/><br/>* the Americas<br/><br/><br/>Our history courses also cover a wide variety of approaches to the past, including:<br/><br/><br/>* political history<br/><br/><br/>* cultural history<br/><br/><br/>* social history<br/><br/><br/>* economic history<br/><br/><br/>* intellectual history<br/><br/><br/>* gender history<br/><br/><br/>* global and transnational history<br/><br/><br/>Our 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.<br/><br/><strong>Programme benefits</strong><br/><br/><br/>* 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.<br/><br/><br/>* Gain access to unrivalled resources, including the Talbot Rice Gallery and the Edinburgh College of Art.<br/><br/><br/>* Our expertise in the history of art is complemented by the wide range of courses taught in history.<br/>
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
14/09/2026
Campus
Central area campus
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
VV13
Institution Code
E56
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Scottish Higher
A,A,B,B
AABB by end of S5 or AAAB by end of S6. BBB must be achieved in one year of S4-S6. Required subjects: Highers: no specific Higher subjects required. National 5s: English at C.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
37
34
from 37 points with 666 at HL to 34 points with 655 at HL. Required subjects: HL: no specific subjects required. SL: English at 5.
A level
A*,A*,A
A,A,B
A*A*A - AAB. Required subjects: A levels: no specific A level subjects required. GCSEs: English at C or 4.
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Fees and funding
Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
---|---|---|---|
Scotland | £1,820 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £29,600 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |