History of Art and Chinese Studies, MA (Hons)

This joint honours programme enables equal-depth study of art history and Chinese studies, drawing on the University of Edinburgh's renowned tradition in Asian literary and visual culture alongside global art expertise from diverse periods and regions. You will advance to a high level in modern standard Chinese, with unique UK entry options—Ab initio (complete beginners), upper beginner, or intermediate—not suited to native speakers but welcoming heritage learners. The curriculum surveys world art from c.500 to the present, amid rising interest in Asian art, exploring production contexts, cultural roles, and evolving interpretations.Year 3 features immersion at a mainland China or Taiwan university, with direct access to artworks and sites. Benefits include collaboration with leading academics (many curators at major institutions), Scotland's broadest teaching specialisms (Asian, Islamic, Mesoamerican, European premodern/contemporary art, global markets), and Edinburgh's galleries, museums, archives, and events—all within a four-year structure with no extra year abroad.