Art History
University of AberdeenAberdeen, United Kingdom
Course overview
The Art History programme at the University of Aberdeen encompasses the study of art, architecture, and curation, covering various media and techniques. Our research-led teaching situates European art in its global connectedness and its full complexities, while our practical engagement with artworks beyond the classroom develops and enhances both vocational and transferable skills. You will study at a university steeped in 500 years of social and artistic development, and in an Art History department recognised for its high levels of student satisfaction.
Key highlights
- Covers art, architecture and curation across various media and techniques
- Research-led teaching situating European art in its global connections
- Practical engagement with artworks beyond the classroom
- Develops both vocational and transferable skills
- Department recognised for high levels of student satisfaction
Entry requirements
- Scottish Highers: BBBB — SQA Highers: BBBB
- A-level: BBC — A Levels: BBC
- International Baccalaureate: 32 — to include including 5, 5, 5 at HL
Scholarships
Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Undergraduate and PGDE
Aberdeen Global Scholarship worth £6,000 for every year of their programme.
Up to £6,000
Careers this course leads to
- Museum curator
- Gallery assistant
- Heritage officer
- Art archivist
- Arts administrator
- Auction house specialist
Cost of study
UK/Home: £1,820 per year (Home/Scottish students); £9,790 per year (RUK students) | International: £20,800 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Aberdeen, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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