Outline
This programme offers you the opportunity to explore the history and theory of art and its display in exhibitions and museums across a wide range of historical and geographical boundaries.
Based in one of the largest art history departments in the UK, it is perfect for providing you with a comprehensive overview of the discipline, as well as giving you access to an exceptionally wide range of art-historical expertise across time and place.
You will examine art in its historical contexts, the theoretical frameworks of interpretation and their relationship as physical objects to practices and concepts of display. You will have the opportunity to put your learning into practice through an optional work placement in one of Edinburgh’s many museums, galleries or archives.
The programme content will allow you to develop an excellent knowledge of the discipline of art history, advanced research abilities and the possibility of gaining valuable vocational experience.
Beyond the classroom: Scotland's cultural landscapes
As a student on this programme, you will benefit from a number of organised visits and field trips to cultural institutions in Scotland. These trips will give you:
- privileged, behind the scenes experience of Scotland’s vibrant cultural sector
- an introduction to the work of curators and other professionals working in the arts and heritage
- valuable insight into the work of staging exhibitions, caring for collections and engaging the public
We see field trips as a fundamental learning tool, as well as an important opportunity to strengthen the sense of community within the programme.
There is no additional cost for these visits.
To find out more about this course, visit our Degree Finder: History of Art, Theory and Display.
