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Master of History of Art in Renaissance to Modernism
- London, United Kingdom
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
A one-year research master's degree in History of Art: Renaissance to Modernism completed through supervised original research.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (2): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Demonstrate understanding of History of Art in Renaissance to Modernism
- Develop creative work using appropriate techniques and tools
- Critique projects using discipline-relevant artistic and professional criteria
- Present and document creative processes and outcomes.
Career outcomes
- Publishing the MA or PhD dissertation as a book or journal article
- Further doctoral study
Curriculum
- Research master's built around an original supervised project on art-historical research on artists
- Styles
- Themes and movements from the Renaissance to Modernism
- Based in London. Students work with supervisors to define the project and complete a substantial dissertation or thesis in one year full-time
- or two years part-time.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline at 2:1 or above (course pages: first or second-class honours
- Some accept five or more years of senior work experience)
- Research proposal and interview or Teams contact
- Normally a 2:1 (upper second) undergraduate degree or equivalent
- or substantial relevant experience
- No GPA published.
Accepted academic background
Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline at 2:1 or above (course pages: first or second-class honours, Some accept 5+ years of senior work experience), Research proposal and interview/Teams contact.
Other requirements
- Portfolio required
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Passport Copy
- English Language Test Results (if required).
How to apply
- Review the program admission requirements and intake deadlines. Prepare academic transcripts
- Identification
- any required supporting documents. Complete the institution application and provide language results if applicable. Pay any required application fee
- Submit the application
- await the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £16,480 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £50 GBP |
| Deposit | £3,300 GBP |
Program details
| Campus | London |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Humanities and Social Sciences |
| Department | Arts and Design |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 2 |
| Scholarship note | University scholarships exist, Awards are course- and eligibility-specific. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
7 Dec 2026
24 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
The next deadline is 7 Dec 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is £16,480 GBP per year. The application fee is £50 GBP. The deposit is £3,300 GBP. The estimated living cost is £13,946 GBP.
A portfolio is required.

