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The University of Essex is one of the UK's leading academic institutions, ranked ninth nationally for research excellence following the most recent Research Assessment Exercise (RAE).

Our flexible MA Art History and Theory is suitable if you are seeking employment in the art world or elsewhere, or are interested in further research and an academic career. With options covering European and Latin American art, architecture from the Renaissance to the present day, museology, contemporary art, and photography, you can pursue your own interests in choosing taught modules that appeal to you.

MA Art History and Theory contains a strong research element, normally culminating in a 20,000 word dissertation on a topic of your choice.

Core modules
* Dissertation - Ma Schemes
* Researching Art History

Optional modules
* Art, Politics And Money: Propaganda And Pound Notes 1981 - Present
* City Of God / City Of Man: Art And Urbanism In Rome, 1530-1650
* Collecting Art From Latin America: Indigenous And Post-Indigenist Art
* Current Issues In Curating
* Horror, Hell And The Sublime: From Longinus To The Romantics
* Researching Art History
* The Museum: History, Theory And Critical Texts
* Topics In Art History

Our applicants should have a 1st, 2:1 or high 2:2 degree, or equivalent. Individual course requirements can vary.Upper second class honours degree, or equivalent, in relevant subject area. English Language Requirements IELTS band: 6.5 IMPORTANT NOTE: Since April 2014 the ETS tests (including TOEFL and TOEIC) are no longer accepted for Tier 4 visa applications to the United Kingdom. The university might still accept these tests to admit you to the university, but if you require a Tier 4 visa to enter the UK and begin your degree programme, these tests will not be sufficient to obtain your Visa. The IELTS test is most widely accepted by universities and is also accepted for Tier 4 visas to the UK- learn more.

Want to improve your English level for admission?

Prepare for the program requirements with English Online by the British Council.

• ✔️ Flexible study schedule
• ✔️ Experienced teachers
• ✔️ Certificate upon completion

📘 Recommended for students with an IELTS level of 6.0 or below.

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As a postgraduate, you need to think carefully about how you will fund your studies. The following pages provide information on the tuition fees for your chosen course or research degree, plus supporting information about the scholarships and other funding streams that may be relevant.

Funding for this level of study is highly competitive, so it is important that you fully research the options available to you. It is important that you do not begin postgraduate study without ensuring you have enough money to cover all your academic fees and living expenses.