Related links
Downloads
Art History: Mackintosh, Glasgow & International Art Nouveau MLitt
At the turn of the last century, Glasgow artists, architects and designers such as Charles Rennie Mackintosh and the other members of the Glasgow Four were central to the articulation of a modern style across Europe that is now known as International Art Nouveau. This Masters introduces you to these key Scottish players, but frames their contributions within a distinctly cross-continental context.
- You will learn from world-leading researchers and develop expert knowledge of this specialised area within History of Art.
- In the most recent independent review of research quality (RAE 2008), History of Art at Glasgow was rated the highest of all universities in the UK.
- This programme draws on the strength of Glasgow as a site for the study of International Art Nouveau. As the UK’s only Art Nouveau city, Glasgow offers a wealth of resources and archives waiting to be explored. You are granted privileged access to the extensive collections in our own Hunterian Museum and Art Gallery.
- You have the opportunity to take part in a project-based work placement, where you can explore a possible future career while meeting professional practitioners and developing your skills and experience.
- You will take a five-day study trip to a European city.
- Our research forum provides you with a lively and stimulating introduction to methodological debates within art history. It provides a sense of art history’s own history as well as contemporary concerns and practice, examining the beliefs and values that have informed various forms of historical and visual analysis and enquiry. It is focused around a series of seminars or workshops run by members of staff and visiting academics.
Programme overview
- MLitt: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time
You will take five core courses and one optional course. This is followed by a period of self-study towards a dissertation.
This programme will enable you to
- engage in professional level practice through work placements within the museum and heritage industry
- learn to use public archives to access biographic, photographic and documentary evidence relating to historic buildings, architects and designers
- develop expertise in the International Art Nouveau style, and articulate this with others.
Core courses
- Research skills
- Research forum
- Reading International Art Nouveau
- The Artistic House
- Whistler, Impressionism and European Avant-Gardes.
One optional course may be taken from a range including
- Work placement
- Independent study
- 2-D digitisation.
Career prospects
Career opportunities include positions working on collections, in a museum or gallery environment, or in a commercial atmosphere such as auction houses. The programme also provides an excellent platform for you to move onto PhD studies and an academic career.
Further information: Dr Sally Rush/Dr Sabine Wieber
Email: sally.rush@glasgow.ac.uk sabine.wieber@glasgow.ac.uk
Normally, at least a 2.1 Honours degree (or equivalent qualification) in History of Art or a related academic subject.
English language
If your first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level. See English Language Requirements.
For applicants whose first language is not English, the student must hold an IELTS 7.0 (with no subtest less than 7.0).
Further information regarding entry requirements: student.recruitment@glasgow.ac.uk
We ask that you apply online for a postgraduate taught degree. Our system allows you to fill out the standard application form online and submit this to the University within 42 days of starting your application.
You need to read the guide to applying online before starting your application. It will ensure you are ready to proceed, as well as answer many common questions about the process.
Apply now