The MA Art History and Music at the University of Aberdeen offers you a unique opportunity to explore the rich interplay between visual arts and sonic expression across diverse historical periods and global contexts. This postgraduate degree is ideal if you are passionate about understanding how art and music shape culture, power, and identity. You will delve into key areas such as modern and contemporary art, fashion theory, curation, and the historical development of musical forms, preparing you for advanced academic study or a career in the creative industries.
This full-time, on-campus MA is studied over four years, providing a comprehensive foundation in both disciplines. Your learning journey will involve engaging with primary sources, critical analysis of artworks and musical compositions, and developing your own research skills through essays and presentations. In your final year, you will have the option to undertake a significant dissertation in either Art History or Music, allowing you to focus on a specialised topic. You will graduate with a deep understanding of art historical methodologies and musical analysis, ready for diverse professional pathways.