The MA Art History and English at the University of Aberdeen offers you a unique opportunity to explore the rich interplay between visual and literary culture across diverse historical periods. This postgraduate degree is designed for students passionate about understanding how art and literature shape, reflect, and challenge societal norms, inviting you to delve into subjects ranging from medieval manuscripts and Renaissance painting to modernism and contemporary curation. You will develop sophisticated analytical skills, learning to interpret complex visual and textual evidence to construct compelling arguments about the creation and reception of cultural works.
This full-time, on-campus MA is structured over two years, providing you with a comprehensive academic journey. You will engage with core texts and artworks, undertake in-depth research, and have the flexibility to choose optional modules in areas such as Surrealism, Architecture and Power, or Women Writing Art History. In your second year, you will complete a significant dissertation, allowing you to pursue an independent research project under expert supervision. You will graduate with advanced critical, research, and communication skills, preparing you for careers in academia, museums, galleries, publishing, and the wider cultural sector.