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22 Best Art History Master of Arts (MA) Degree Programs for 2024

Discover the leading Art History Master of Arts (MA) Degree programs for 2024. Our list of 22 courses is tailored to help you excel in your chosen field with WeUni.

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MA Curating Contemporary Art

Royal College of Art

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United Kingdom

Museum Studies, Art History, Fine Arts

Master of Arts (MA)

Curating is a creative, dynamic and diverse practice, constantly changing in relation to its context, to the work of artists and a range of cultural practitioners, and to the interests and expectations of audiences. When you join the Curating Contemporary Art MA (CCA) you join a well-established and highly influential programme and community of students actively contributing to how curating is understood, practised and thought about across the globe.

English

1 Year

MA In Art History and Curating

University of Birmingham - College of Arts and Law

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United Kingdom

Museum Studies, Art History, Fine Arts

Master of Arts (MA)

The MA in Art History and Curating is one of the few postgraduate programmes in the country that offers you the opportunity to work in a team with academic and museum professionals to develop a curatorial project such as a public exhibition. Current exhibition partners include the Barber Institute of Fine Arts, in a unique partnership with the Royal Collection Trust, and Grand Union, an Arts Council England Portfolio organisation, working with contemporary artists.

English

1 Year

MA Contemporary Art Theory

Goldsmiths, University of London

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United Kingdom

Cultural Heritage, Art History, Modern Literature, Arts

Master of Arts (MA)

The MA in Contemporary Art Theory is for those with a special interest in contemporary art, and an aptitude for theoretical work in the subject.

English

1 Year

MA Conservation of Cultural Heritage

University of Lincoln

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United Kingdom

History, Cultural Heritage, Museum Studies, Art History

Master of Arts (MA)

Lincoln's MA in Conservation of Cultural Heritage enables students to gain hands-on experience while being taught by experts in the field. Students have the opportunity to develop a wide range of practical, theoretical and research skills in preparation for a career in heritage conservation.

English

1 Year

MA by Research Art

University of Lincoln

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United Kingdom

Art History, Modern Literature, Creative Writing, Arts, Fine Arts

Master of Arts (MA)

MA by Research Art is designed to allow independent research in an area of personal choice, supervised and supported by a team of academics. Research proposals are welcomed in contemporary fine art practice, current theoretical issues in art, as well as its histories, live art, and socially engaged practice.

English

1 Year

Master of Arts (MA) in Art History

Academy of Art University

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United States of America (USA)

Humanities, Art History

Master of Arts (MA)

The Art History MA degree is designed to give students an advanced understanding of western art history. The program offers specializations in ancient art, medieval art, renaissance art, baroque art, 18th and 19th-century art, and pre-war modern art. The art historical curriculum is paired with six credits of fine art studio classes, which allow our students to become familiar with traditional methods of fine art production including painting, printmaking, and sculpture. This marriage of art history and fine art studies offers a perspective through which art and its historical trajectory can be uniquely evaluated and appreciated. Students will complete their degree by writing an M.A. thesis, with the support and advisement of an Art History faculty member. The thesis will be written in the student's chosen area of art historical specialization demonstrating independent scholarly research and highlighting their joint understanding of art and its creative process.

English

2 Years

Master of Arts in Art History

The University of Texas at Dallas

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United States of America (USA)

Humanities, Art History

Master of Arts (MA)

The intensive 16-month program is designed as a rigorous, immersive experience for the most motivated students, preparing graduates for top doctoral programs or arts careers. The master’s program introduces students to a global history of art by way of close engagement with artworks held in collections throughout Dallas and Fort Worth.

English

1 Year 4 Months

Master of Arts in Humanities

The University of Texas at Dallas

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United States of America (USA)

Humanities, History, Philosophy, Cultural Heritage, Foreign Languages and Literatures, Linguistics, Literature, Art History, Modern Literature, Creative Writing

Master of Arts (MA)

The Master of Arts in Humanities degree program is designed both for individuals wishing to enhance their knowledge and skills and for students intending to pursue a doctorate in a humanistic field. Students may concentrate on one of the three main areas of study: (1). History of Ideas which concentrates on history and philosophy; (2). Literature which concentrates on literature, language, rhetoric, translation studies, and creative writing; (3). Visual and Performing Arts which concentrates on visual and performing arts, art history, and film studies.

English

2 Years

Master of Arts in Modern and Contemporary Art History

School Of The Art Institute Of Chicago (SAIC)

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United States of America (USA)

Humanities, Art History

Master of Arts (MA)

The Master of Arts (MA) in Modern and Contemporary Art History is a two-year, 36-credit master's program specializing in modern and contemporary art and design in international contexts. Two years of intensive study culminate in an original contribution to scholarship in the form of a Masters thesis.

English

ART HISTORY - M.A.

Kent State University - College of the Arts

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United States of America (USA)

Humanities, Art History

Master of Arts (MA)

The Master of Arts degree in Art History emphasizes obtaining a comprehensive view of world art and specializing in one area for the thesis. Specializations may include contemporary African, medieval, Renaissance, early modern, modern, American or contemporary art and critical theory.

English

Master of Sacred Arts

Pontifex University

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United States of America (USA)

Theology and Religious Studies, Art History, Fine Arts

Master of Arts (MA)

he Master of Sacred Arts combines the study of theology (primarily scripture and liturgy), philosophy, mathematics, architecture, art history and fine arts. The integration of these subjects in a single program brings to light new facets of each and highlights the relations that exist among the subjects. Thus, students receive a holistic formation rooted in a profound knowledge of each subject. Students who complete the Master of Sacred Arts will be well equipped to pursue further study in any one of the component fields.

English

MA ART

Minnesota State University Mankato College of Arts and Humanities

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United States of America (USA)

Art History, Arts, Fine Arts

Master of Arts (MA)

Our program is devoted to the development of concepts, attitudes and skills in the visual arts within a broad university curriculum of liberal arts orientation.

English

Master in Art

School of Dramatic Art of Valencia

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Spain

Humanities, Art History, Fine Arts

Master of Arts (MA)

The artistic teaching of the Master's degree is aimed at the acquisition by the student of advanced training, of a specialized or multidisciplinary nature, aimed at academic or professional specialization, or to promote initiation in research tasks. ESADV collaborates in the Master of Applied Theater of the University of Valencia.

Spanish

Master of Arts and Cultural Management

Leuphana University Luneburg

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Germany

Cultural Heritage, Museum Studies, Art History, Arts, Fine Arts, Marketing and Communications

Master of Arts (MA)

Con­ti­nuing a well-es­ta­blis­hed tra­di­ti­on of cul­tu­ral sci­en­ces in Lüne­burg, Leu­pha­na's Mas­ters pro­gram­me in Culture, Arts and Media en­ga­ges the di­sci­pli­nes of the hu­ma­nities and the so­ci­al sci­en­ces in an in­ter­di­sci­pli­na­ry dia­lo­gue.

English

1 Year 6 Months

MA Arts and Culture

Leiden University

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Netherlands

Humanities, Cultural Heritage, Museum Studies, Art History, Modern Literature, Fine Arts

Master of Arts (MA)

A unique program in terms of its diverse and interdisciplinary range of subjects, the Arts and Culture master's programme offers you the choice of two specializationsprogramprogram: Art History and Museum Studies. Each explores different themes from a comparative and global perspective and offers a broad range of electives, allowing you to further customize your degree.

English

1 Year

MA Arts and Culture

Maastricht University, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

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Netherlands

Humanities, Cultural Heritage, Museum Studies, Art History, Modern Literature, Fine Arts

Master of Arts (MA)

The master's programme in Arts and Culture focuses on culture in the making. Culture can refer to the products of intellectual and artistic creativity, such as scholarly and literary texts or works of art. it also indicates the cultural practices that shape everyday life of people, and is expressed in their individual tastes and forms of associating with one another.

English

1 Year

MA Curator practice

Bergen Academy of Art and Design

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Norway

Cultural Heritage, Museum Studies, Art History

Master of Arts (MA)

Curator practice MA Curator Practice is a study for professional curators. In addition to the MA program, Curator Practice collaborates with various partners to arrange public seminars, lectures and other types of events that address curator practice in an expanded cultural field.

MA in Museum Studies

The George Washington University - Columbian College of Arts & Sciences

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Online

United States of America (USA)

History, Cultural Heritage, Museum Studies, Art History

Master of Arts (MA)

Established in 1976, the Master of Arts in Museum Studies at George Washington University responds to the evolving museum profession by combining hands-on training with future-focused theoretical engagement. Students gain foundational knowledge about the state of museum work today, practical skills, and the ability to critically engage with developments in the field. Coursework offers both breadth and depth in Collections Management, Museum Management, Exhibitions and Visitor Experience, and Public Engagement.

English

2 Years

Master of Arts in Museum Studies

Johns Hopkins University

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Online

United States of America (USA)

History, Cultural Heritage, Museum Studies, Liberal Arts, Art History

Master of Arts (MA)

Museums today need visionary leaders. This program offers the theory and practice of all aspects of the museum field, teaching innovative skills and knowledge to meet the challenges of the 21st century.

English

1 Year 8 Months

Master of Arts in Museum Studies (Online & On-Campus)

Southern University at New Orleans

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United States of America (USA)

History, Cultural Heritage, Museum Studies, Liberal Arts, Art History, Fine Arts

Master of Arts (MA)

The Master of Arts in Museum Studies is the only program of its kind in the State of Louisiana. The program can be completed entirely online or on campus. Students matriculating in the program will undertake a rigorous course of learning in Museology, the branch of knowledge dedicated to the study of the theories, procedures, and managerial concepts of museums: institutions for the acquisition, preservation, study, and exhibition of works of artistic, historical or scientific value.

English

2 Years

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Master of Arts (MA), Art History

A Master of Arts (MA) degree is a postgraduate academic degree that focuses on humanities, social sciences, and fine arts. It typically involves advanced study, research, and critical analysis in a specific field, providing students with specialized knowledge and skills to pursue careers in academia, research, or various industries.

Art History is the study of visual arts and their historical significance. It explores the development of artistic movements, styles, and techniques throughout history, providing insights into cultural, social, and political contexts. Students in this field analyze and interpret artworks to understand their cultural impact and artistic evolution.