History of Art MA (By Research)

The Master of Arts (By Research) in History of Art at the University of York is a one-year program designed to provide students with advanced knowledge and understanding of art history. The program features an interdisciplinary curriculum that draws on a range of topics, such as visual culture, architecture, fashion, and design. Students will be required to write a dissertation based on their own research or an approved research project. Through this program, students will gain the skills needed to analyze art and visual culture from a variety of perspectives, from the historical to the contemporary. Graduates from this program will be well-equipped for careers in academia or the creative industries, including museum curation, art conservation and restoration, or heritage management. With its unique focus on history and its emphasis on critical thinking and analysis, this program provides students with excellent career prospects and the opportunity to make meaningful contributions to our understanding of art history.