This course can be tailored to your interests. You'll gain the skills to prepare you for independent research through a core module. You can then choose from option modules that span a broad range of topics. We'll support you to develop specialisms, pursue interests and explore areas that matter to you and your future career.
You'll acquire expertise in visual analysis through object-focused study. You will develop advanced skills in verbal and written communication. This will prepare you for your dissertation, the culmination of your degree.
You’ll study one core module, four option modules and complete a dissertation.
Examples of our option modules can be found below. The options available to you will be confirmed after you begin your course. Some option module combinations may not be possible.
You can also choose a limited number of modules from those offered by other humanities departments at York and by our centres.
Our modules may change to reflect the latest academic thinking and expertise of our staff, and in line with Department/School academic planning.
You'll complete your dissertation with the support of your academic supervisor. The dissertation will be 10,000-12,000 words.
Recent dissertation topics have included:
Every course at York is built on a distinctive set of learning outcomes. These will give you a clear understanding of what you will be able to accomplish at the end of the course and help you explain what you can offer employers. Our academics identify the knowledge, skills, and experiences you'll need upon graduation and then design the course to get you there.
You'll be taught through seminars and one-to-one meetings with your module tutors and supervisor. Each option module is taught by weekly two-hour seminars.
You'll also have the opportunity to go on field-trips organised by the Department related to your modules. These will be an integral part of your learning.
Each semester, you'll be invited to attend an extensive programme of research seminars and events.
You'll have full access to the University library and Borthwick Institute for Archives. These contain collections in original, reprint and microform formats covering many subjects.
The University of York is also home to the Norman Rea Gallery, the only student-run gallery in the UK. This space provides a platform for local and regional artists, and gives students a unique work experience in a contemporary campus-based art gallery.
Beyond the University libraries and archives, we are well-placed to draw on the vast resources locally and regionally. These include York Art Gallery, British Library (Boston Spa), The Hepworth Wakefield, The Henry Moore Institute and the Yorkshire Sculpture Park. These all contain books, archives and specialist collections.
You will be based in the Department of History of Art on Campus West. Most of your contact hours will be in Vanbrugh College.
Our beautiful green campus offers a student-friendly setting in which to live and study, within easy reach of the action in the city centre. It's easy to get around campus - everything is within walking or pedalling distance, or you can always use the fast and frequent bus service.
You will need to submit an example of written work with your application. Please see our guidance on submitting written work .
If English isn't your first language you may need to provide evidence of your English language ability. We accept the following qualifications:
For more information see our postgraduate English language requirements .
You may be eligible for one of our pre-sessional English language courses . These courses will provide you with the level of English needed to meet the conditions of your offer.
The length of course you need to take depends on your current English language test scores and how much you need to improve to reach our English language requirements.
After you've accepted your offer to study at York, we'll confirm which pre-sessional course you should apply to via You@York .
You can apply and send all your documentation online. You don’t need to complete your application all at once: you can start it, save it and finish it later.
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