Program Overview

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Art History MLitt

The Art History MLitt programme is a rich and diverse field of enquiry that explores the relationship between visual culture and wider social practices. The flexible structure of the programme will allow students to engage with a broad range of methodological and chronological perspectives in Art History, based on their completion of a bespoke portfolio of courses tailored to their individual interests.

Programme Structure

The programmes flexible structure offers a mix of taught and research components, and enables students to either take a broad range of courses or to specialise with a particular chronological or theoretical focus. Students will take:

• One core course
• Five optional courses
• Produce a 15,000 word dissertation

Semester 1: September to December

• Research Methods and Skills (core course)
• Two optional courses

Semester 2: January to March

• Three optional courses

Summer

• Dissertation

The two semesters of coursework are followed by supervised dissertation research and writing between April and August. The dissertation provides an opportunity for students to identify an area of interest and to create a research project that allows in-depth critical exploration of this.

Part-time Students

Part-time students take the Research Methods and Skills course and three optional courses in their first year of study, and two optional courses and the dissertation in their second year.

Optional Courses

Students can choose from a range of optional courses which cover a wide variety of the subject areas research specialisms. These may include:

• Shaping Modern Artefacts: Material Form and Function
• Ethics for Artefacts: Modern Materials
• Making Time: performing and thinking temporalities in the creative arts
• Deconstructing the Artefact
• Independent Study
• Work Placement

With permission from the programme convenor, students can take an optional course from a related subject area in the College of Arts & Humanities.

Career Prospects

The MLitt in Art History provides excellent preparation for a variety of careers, particularly in the museum, cultural, and heritage sectors, and in the commercial world of auction houses and private dealership. It is also an excellent grounding for those aiming to go on to PhD study and a career in academia.

Fees & Funding

Tuition Fees for MLitt

• Home & RUK:
  • Full-time fee: Ł11,367
  • Part-time fee: Ł1,263 per 20 credits
• International & EU:
  • Full-time fee: Ł26,460

Fee Status

Fee status guidance is available.

Deposits

International and EU applicants are required to pay a deposit of Ł2,000 when an offer is made.

Additional Fees

• Fee for re-assessment of a dissertation (PGT programme): Ł370
• Submission of thesis after deadline lapsed: Ł350
• Registration/exam only fee: Ł170

Funding Opportunities

Several funding opportunities are available, including:

• Beatrix Whistler and James McNeill Whistler Scholarship
• Banco de Mexico
• The Snowdon Trust Masters Scholarship
• CONACyT (Consejo Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnologia) / FUNED Agreement
• ANID (la Agencia Nacional de Investigación y Desarrollo)
• University of Glasgow African Excellence Award
• University of Glasgow Caribbean Excellence Award
• World Changers Glasgow Scholarship
• GREAT Scholarships 2026
• The Humanitarian Scholarship
• Chevening Scholarship
• India Excellence Award
• Erasmus+ Master Degree Loans
• Postgraduate Student Loan (Scotland and EU)
• Postgraduate Loans for Welsh Students
• Postgraduate Tuition Fee Loans England only (PTFL)
• Colfuturo Fundacion para el Futuro de Colombia
• Commonwealth Scholarship Schemes
• DAAD-University of Glasgow 1-year Masters grant
• Sanctuary Scholarships
• Alumni Discount
• The Clan Gregor Society Prize
• Travel Bursary for Forced Migrants
• The Dima Alhaj Scholarship
• Glasgow Highland Society Scholarship

Entry Requirements

Academic Requirements

• 2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in any subject
• 2.2 Honours degree may be considered if supported by directly relevant experience
• Extensive relevant work experience may be considered in place of formal qualifications

English Language Requirements

For applicants from non-English speaking countries, as defined by the UK Government, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level.

• International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic and Academic Online (not General Training): 6.5 overall with no subtest less than 6.0
• TOEFL (ibt, mybest or athome): 90 overall with no subtest less than Reading 20; Listening 19; Speaking 19; Writing 21
• Pearsons PTE Academic: 65 overall with no subtest less than Reading 60; Listening 60; Speaking 65; Writing 60
• Cambridge Proficiency in English (CPE) and Cambridge Advanced English (CAE): 176 overall with no subtest less than 169
• Oxford English Test: 7 overall with no subtest less than 6
• LanguageCert Academic/Academic Online: 70 overall with no subtest less than 65
• Password Skills Plus: 6.5 overall with no subtest less than 6.0
• Trinity College Integrated Skills in English II: Two subtests at 96 or higher, and two subtests at 80 or higher
• Kaplan Test of English: Any two subtests at 480 or higher, and any two subtests at 450 or higher

Alternatives to English Language Qualification

• Degree from majority-English speaking country (as defined by the UKVI including Canada if taught in English)
• Undergraduate 2+2 and 3+1 degrees from majority-English speaking country (as defined by the UKVI including Canada if taught in English)

How to Apply

To apply for a postgraduate taught degree, students must apply online. The University cannot accept applications any other way.

Documents

As part of the online application, students also need to submit the following supporting documents:

• A copy (or copies) of their official degree certificate(s) (if they have already completed their degree)
• A copy (or copies) of their official academic transcript(s), showing full details of subjects studied and grades/marks obtained
• Official English translations of the certificate(s) and transcript(s)
• Evidence of their English language ability (if their first language is not English)
• Any additional documents required for this programme
• A copy of the photo page of their passport

Guidance Notes for Using the Online Application

These notes are intended to help students complete the online application form accurately.

Application Deadlines

International & EU Applicants

Due to demand for degree places on this programme, the University has an application process with application rounds which recognises that different geographical areas complete and submit their applications at different times of the year.

Round 1 Application Dates: 1 October 2025 to 5th November 2025

All International and EU applications submitted within these dates will be reviewed with no priority given to any geographic region.

Round 2 Application Dates: 6 November 2025 to 17 December 2025

All International and EU applications submitted within these dates will be reviewed with no priority given to any geographic region.

Round 3 Application Dates: 18 December 2025 to 4 February 2026

Priority will be given to under-represented geographic regions.

Round 4 Application Dates: 5 February 2026 to 25 March 2026

Priority will be given to under-represented geographic regions.

Round 5 Application Dates: 26 March 2026 to 13 May 2026

Priority will be given to under-represented geographic regions.

Round 6 Application Dates: 14 May 2026 to 8 July 2026

Priority will be given to under-represented geographic regions.

Home Applicants

• 21 August 2026

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