Art History and Criticism postgraduate degrees in Scotland

4 universities offer 10 postgraduate courses. To get the best results for postgraduate art history and criticism degrees, enter your predicted grades.

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University of Aberdeen

1 art-history-and-criticism courses SCOTLAND
WUSCA ranking: 44th
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Studying at University of Aberdeen has been a truly rewarding experience because of its supportive academic environment, knowledgeable staff, and diverse international community. The university encourages independent thinking and research development while also providing students with guidance and opportunities to grow both academically and personally. One area that could always be further improved is expanding student support and social spaces even more, but overall it remains an inspiring and welcoming place to study.

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Art History PhD
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University of Glasgow

3 art-history-and-criticism courses SCOTLAND
Subject ranking: 3rd
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There are so many places to study and just chill on campus. Be it the cafes and restaurants around or the university buildings. It’s really really clean and tidy too. The staff here are so nice too really kind. Overall super nice uni would decide to study here again. An improvement id really appreciate is recorded tutorials since I think they’re really fast. The help desk online isn’t really helpful.

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Modules
Year 1
  • Art in the Making: Historical Techniques
  • Art in the Making: Modern & Avant-Garde Techniques
  • Dissertation
  • Research Methods and Skills
  • Testimonies on Artists Practice: Documentary and Visual Sources
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Art History MLitt
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Year 1
  • Dissertation
  • Research Methods and Skills
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University of St Andrews

4 art-history-and-criticism courses SCOTLAND
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Student safety and community feel is very strong. Lots of history surrounding the university and the town is beautiful. To improve I would have better transport for student to move between town and the nearest cities (like Edinburgh), better nightlife for the students and more accomodation.

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MSt (Res) in Art History
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Art History (MLitt)
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Year 1
  • Themes in Art History
  • Dissertation
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The University of Edinburgh

2 art-history-and-criticism courses SCOTLAND
Subject ranking: 12th
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I love the city in general. The University's libraries are good. with proper facilities that I can use, such as discussion rooms, computers, printers, even 3D printer! Some buildings look so old but in positive ways, make them look classic and cultured. However, in my own experience, some classrooms are a little bit aged. i mean, like some chairs are feel old, they are sometimes kind of wobbly, and some of them do not have enough leg room. Main library can be crowded when exam days come, but I think that is something that can not be avoided. i think it is good to add some space for classrooms or some like study hubs.

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Modules
Year 1
  • Research: Theories and Methods (HIAR11037)
  • The Cultures and Politics of Display (HIAR11038)
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Year 1
  • Approaching World Objects
  • Dissertation
  • Global Rome
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