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Birkbeck, University of London · Postgraduate
- Available to all international students
- For postgraduate study
- Open to your course
1 yearDuration
£20,850Per Year (Intl)
£26,500Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate
Course Overview
Offered by Birkbeck, University of London, the MA History of Art provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in history, philosophy, and theology. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Our MA History of Art trains you at an advanced level in looking at, thinking about and researching art and its histories. It exposes you to key art historical approaches and allows you to focus in depth on areas and periods of particular interest to you, in early and modern periods. It develops your visual acuity while stimulating critical debate and building your research skills. International tuition fees are £20,850 per year, home/UK fees are £12,000 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £23,500 within three years.
What You'll Learn
Why choose this course?
Classes take place in the evening
Highlights
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| Postgraduate Requirement | Entry Requirements A second-class honours degree (2:2) or above in a relevant subject or equivalent (for example, professional experience). For students with a degree in a subject other than history of art, the one-year part-time Graduate Certificate in History of Art and Architecture can be used as a conversion course. Students who successfully complete the Graduate Certificate with Merit will normally be guaranteed a place on this course. Applications are reviewed on their individual merits an |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£20,850
per year
Total Course Cost (1 years)£20,850
Home Student Fee
£12,000
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — Birkbeck, University of London
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £22,000 | £26,500 | £40,000 |
| 3 years | £14,500 | £23,500 | £26,500 |
| 5 years | £21,000 | £27,500 | £34,500 |
Official Data
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH20). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
55%Working
10%Studying
5%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
50%Professional Jobs
Official Data
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