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The M.A. in History of Art is a research-based Master鈥檚 programme that invites you to explore and critically analyse works of art and architecture, as well as key themes and approaches aligned with the Department鈥檚 areas of expertise. You will pursue your studies through one of four specialised tracks: (a) Contextual Art History and Visual Culture; (b) Art Theory; (c) Technical Art History; or (d) Collections, Museum, and Curatorial Studies. The programme offers you the flexibility to approach art history from a wide range of perspectives, encouraging independent, in-depth research grounded in strong theoretical and critical frameworks. You will develop the ability to engage rigorously with the materiality of artworks, the theories that shape their interpretation, and the contexts that inform their production, while refining advanced skills in scholarly writing and analysis. This programme is particularly suited to you if you have broad intellectual interests or wish to adopt an interdisciplinary approach to the study of art.
the degree of Bachelor of Arts (Honours) with Second Class or better in the same or in a closely related area of study as the area of study applied for, provided that the Board may consider applicants in possession of the Degree with Third Class Honours only if it is satisfied that such applicants are in possession of other qualifications, including relevant experience, obtained following the first cycle degree or
the degree of Bachelor of Arts in the same or in a closely related area of study as that applied for, with an average mark of not less than 55% in that area or
a degree from this or from another university which the Board considers as comparable to any of the degrees indicated in paragraphs (a) and (b) above. This comparability may, in exceptional cases, extend to applicants proposing a research topic which in itself bridges the area of study of the first degree and the one being applied for. In such cases, applicants would be required to attend an interview to assess their suitability, in accordance with procedures established by the Board.
Supplementary and Preparatory Programme
the Board may require applicants admitted under paragraphs (b) and if necessary (c) to follow and pass supplementary study-units and
applicants in possession of a degree with Third Class Honours or Category III shall be required to complete a preparatory programme.
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Year (This/these unit/s start/s in Semester 1 and continue/s in Semester 2)
Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)
* Work on the dissertation is expected to start in semester 1 of academic year 2025-26 and continue up to the end of semester 1 of academic year 2026-27.
Semester 1
Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)
Understand the methodologies involved in art historical research
Cultivate a critical understanding of a research process and various styles of art
Learn how to make use of archival resources and to write academically about the field
Collect data for research analysis and apply sources and references to strengthen your writing.
Non EU Applicants:
Total Tuition Fees: Eur 10,800
Yr 1: Eur 10,800 - Yr 2: NIL
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As a holder of the MA in History of Art (by Research), your refined and skilled approach towards critical thought and research will allow you to enter a career as a curator, teacher, art authenticator, conservator, museum administrator or director, art publisher, art librarian, or as a museum reproduction or retail manager. Careers may be taken both locally and internationally.
If you would like to further your studies, and are interested in an academic and research career, then this is the ideal course intended for you.
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