MA History of Art

Course Overview

This postgraduate programme offers a specialized and flexible approach to the study of art history, allowing you to tailor your studies to your specific interests within a world-class gallery setting. You will develop a solid academic foundation while gaining practical professional experience, preparing you for further research or a career in the arts. The course is distinguished by its unique British Art pathway, which critically examines the narratives of British art within both local and global contexts.

Key Program Highlights

• Study within the Barber Institute of Fine Arts, an internationally renowned gallery on campus, with classes also held at other leading local collections.
• Choose from a diverse range of modules driven by staff research expertise, from medieval art to contemporary postcolonial theory and curatorial studies.
• Benefit from a unique British Art pathway exploring its evolving narratives, postcolonial perspectives, and the local arts scene in the West Midlands.
• Gain practical professional skills through modules like Enterprising Cultures, where you can pitch your own arts-based business ideas.
• Access an established network of regional and national art institutions, including the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery and The Paul Mellon Centre.