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PostgraduateMaster of Philosophy

History of Art

The University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh, Scotland
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2 yearsDuration
N/ATuition Fee
£25,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by The University of Edinburgh, the MPhil History of Art provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in creative arts and design. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 2-year full-time and part-time structure. Our MPhil and PhD degrees are both major pieces of independent research, preparing you for a future in academic scholarship. We welcome prospective students with a strong idea of what they want to research and how they will carry it out. A willingness to engage with primary-source material and to interpret this alongside existing literature in the field are essential attributes in those wishing to undertake this programme. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 91% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £21,000 within three years, a 94% continuation rate, and 76% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Research Methods in Art History
Primary Source Analysis and Interpretation
Historiography and Critical Theory
Specialist Seminar in Art History
Advanced Archival Research Practices
Contextual Studies in Visual Culture
Independent Research Project
Thesis Development and Academic Writing
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

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Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — The University of Edinburgh

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£23,000£25,000£27,000
3 years£13,500£21,000£25,500
5 years£20,500£26,500£34,500
Official Data

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💼 Employment Breakdown

67%Working
9%Studying
12%Work & Study
2%Seeking Work
62%Professional Jobs
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