History of Art MA (Hons)

History of art seeks to understand how and why paintings, sculptures, buildings and works of design in a variety of media come to look the way they do. <br/><br/><strong>Why study this course at the University of Glasgow?</strong> <br/><br/>You will benefit from the extensive resources of the University Library and Archives, and The Hunterian, the University’s museum and art gallery, which feature the world-famous Hunter, Whistler and Mackintosh collections. You will also have access to Kelvin Hall, the University and city’s innovative collections-access centre. <br/><br/>In your third-year vacation you will receive a grant to assist you to visit museums, galleries and buildings relevant to your studies. <br/><br/><strong>Career Prospects?</strong> <br/><br/>This degree can lead to careers in publishing, journalism, teaching and librarianship, museums, galleries, the heritage sector and art dealing & auction houses. Examples of graduate destinations include a Getty Collections Management Internship in the USA, and curatorial or administrative posts at Dulwich Picture Gallery, Handel House and the Design & Artists Collecting Society.