History and History of Art, MA (Hons)

A joint degree in history and the history of art offers a unique opportunity to explore these interconnected disciplines. Students will engage with the history of art through studies of artworks from diverse periods and cultures, learning about their creation, intended audiences, and broader contexts within visual and material culture.Located in the heart of Edinburgh, the University provides an exceptional environment for artistic study, with access to resources like the Talbot Rice Gallery and Edinburgh College of Art. Complementing this, history courses span from the early Middle Ages to the present, covering regions such as Britain, Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas, and include approaches like political, cultural, social, economic, intellectual, gender, and global history.