Art History and English, MA (Hons)

Art History and English at the University of Aberdeen integrates the UK's second highest-rated research in English literature, language, and creative writing with Scotland's top-ranked study of art across all periods. Students explore buildings, sculptures, paintings, prints, and decorative arts, gaining skills for careers in galleries, museums, publishing, journalism, and conservation. The program emphasizes literature from Chaucer to contemporary works, alongside European and North American art history from the Middle Ages onward, all within historic yet modern facilities.Ranked Scotland's leading university for Art History research impact and second in the UK, the curriculum fosters transferable skills like teamwork and analysis through a mix of essays, practical assessments, and exams. Modules provide breadth in relevant subjects, with honours projects assessed via dissertations, preparing graduates for diverse professional opportunities.

View all modules on the programme page to find out more about what you will be studying and when. University of Aberdeen modules are designed to give you breadth and depth to your degree. The range of modules you study will allow you to become proficient in all subjects which are directly relevant to your degree giving you greater career options.