Program Overview
The Art History and Theory at University of Essex is a MA programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Art History and Theory programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 14,950 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,950 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Colchester, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Art History and Theory programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Dissertation - MA Schemes
- Researching Art History
- Art, Science, Knowledge (optional)
- Collecting Art From Latin America (optional)
- Critique and Curating (optional)
- Curating Inside Out (optional)
- Exhibition (Joint Project) (optional)
- Current Research in Art History (optional)
- Topics in Art History (optional)
- Art & Politics (optional)
- Art, Architecture and Urbanism (optional)
- Gain practical experience in curating, such as handling and installing artworks
- Prepare a portfolio of exhibition proposals
- Frequent visits to museums and galleries
- Two hour seminars with discussion based on a programme of reading
- We run a number of mini-courses, research seminars and conferences that our postgraduates are encouraged to attend
- Assessment for our courses is normally on the basis of coursework and your supervised dissertation
- The dissertation is a great opportunity to hone your research skills for those thinking of a PhD
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- A degree with an overall high 2:2.
- IELTS 6.5 overall with a minimum component score of 5.5 except for 6.0 in writing
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 14,950 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,950 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 14,950 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,950 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Essex directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Essex
University of Essex
Colchester, United Kingdom
University of Essex is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Start Date 2017-10-01
- Language English
- Duration 12 months