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Bachelor of Fine Art and History of Art

Edinburgh, United Kingdom
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

Four-year full-time Master of Arts (Honours) degree in Fine Art and History of Art taught by the Edinburgh College of Art.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (2): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Demonstrate a structured understanding of core principles in Fine Art and History of Art. Apply relevant analytical
Practical and research methods to subject-specific problems. Communicate findings clearly and evaluate evidence through academic work and projects.

Career outcomes

Curators
Artists
Archivists
Teachers
Gallerists
Marketing
Copyediting and copywriting
Poetry and other creative writing
Journalism
Teaching
or art and art history

Curriculum

Four-year full-time honours degree. You will study both the history of art and studio-based disciplines throughout this four-year programme. You can expect a mix of lectures
Seminars
and tutorials in both art and history of art
As well as self-guided study and studio time. A study-abroad period is available.

Entry requirements

Academic

SQA Highers ABBB by end of S5 or AABB/ABBBB by end of S6
A levels ABB
IB 34 points with 655 at HL
Plus English language evidence
Other qualifications: international equivalent chosen by country on the programme page.

Accepted academic background

Secondary school leaving qualification meeting the programme requirements, Including required subjects, English language evidence, Applicants whose qualifications are not accepted use the International Foundation Programme.

Other requirements

Portfolio required

Documents you’ll need

English Language Test Results
Personal Statement
Portfolio
Academic Transcripts
Recommendation Letters.

How to apply

Check the programme's entry requirements and the UCAS deadline (13 January 2027 for most programmes) at. Apply through UCAS using the programme's UCAS code. Provide your qualifications
Personal statement
Reference and English language evidence. Wait for the selection decision. Some programmes also ask for a portfolio or interview. Accept your offer and submit your qualifications. Apply for a Student visa before the start date. The Student Immigration Service can help.

Other costs

Tuition per year	£40,900 GBP
Application fee	£35 GBP
Deposit	£51,727 GBP

Program details

Campus	Lauriston campus
Faculty or school	Edinburgh College of Art
Department	Arts and Design
Teaching language	English
Credit value	480
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	2
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
13 Jan 2027
60 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.