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PostgraduateMSc (Res)

History of Art

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

Course Overview

Offered by The University of Edinburgh, the MSc (Res) 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 1-year full-time and part-time structure. The MSc by Research programme is for students looking for a one-year Masters degree, who have strong research skills and wish to include a substantial research element within their study, and those who also wish to focus their interests and deepen their knowledge of a specific topic. The History of Art department at Edinburgh College of Art provides a dynamic and supportive research environment for your MSc by Research studies. The research topics that we can supervise include but are not limited to: - modern and contemporary art history - artists’ film and video - digital culture and... 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
Historiographical Theory and Practice
Advanced Seminar in Contemporary Art
Visual Culture and Material Analysis
Curating Knowledge: Theory and Practice
Independent Research Project
Dissertation: Specialist Art Historical Inquiry
Critical Frameworks in Global Visual Studies
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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