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UndergraduateMaster of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: TV13
History of Art and Chinese Studies
The University of EdinburghEdinburgh, Scotland
4 yearsDuration
£29,600Per Year (Intl)
£30,000Avg. Graduate Salary
90%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in history, philosophy, and theology with the MA (Hons) History of Art and Chinese Studies at The University of Edinburgh. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time structure. You will study the history of art and Chinese studies in equal depth with this joint honours programme. Our degree takes advantage of the University of Edinburgh's long-standing tradition of studying Asian literary and visual culture, and our wider expertise in art from different periods and places. On this programme, you will also learn modern standard Chinese to an advanced level. International tuition fees are £29,600 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 83% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £26,500 within three years, a 89% continuation rate, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Chinese Language and Culture: Foundations
Art History: Global Perspectives 500-Present
Modern Standard Chinese: Intermediate
Visual Culture and Material Objects
Chinese Art and Aesthetics
Advanced Modern Standard Chinese
Contextualising Artworks: Production and Meaning
Dissertation in Art History and Chinese Studies
UCAS Code:TV13
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | AAB - ABB AAB - ABB. Required subjects: A levels: no specific A level subjects required. GCSEs: a language other than English at A or 7; English at C or 4. |
| International Baccalaureate | 36 - 34 points from 36 points with 665 at HL to 34 points with 655 at HL. Required subjects: HL: no specific subjects required. SL: a language other than English at 6; English at 5 . |
🗣️ 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
£29,600
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£118,400
Home Student Fee
£9,790
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 — The University of Edinburgh
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £25,000 | £30,000 | £33,000 |
| 3 years | £21,000 | £26,500 | £33,000 |
| 5 years | £26,500 | £33,500 | £45,000 |
UK subject average: £26,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▲ Close to UK average salary
This course
£26,500
UK average
£26,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 29% above UK average salary
This course
£33,500
UK average
£26,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £7,000 from year 3 to year 5
Official Data
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH20-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
75%Working
10%Studying
10%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
95%Professional Jobs
Official Data
Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
Student Satisfaction
Subject-level averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
79%
Overall
Teaching on my course
90%Learning opportunities
78%Assessment and feedback
65%Academic support
82%Organisation and management
78%Learning resources
88%Student voice
69%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
93%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
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Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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