This Master's program provides an advanced exploration of the history of art, offering specialized modules and research opportunities. Students will deepen their expertise in visual analysis, critical theory, and art historical methodologies. The program emphasizes the development of advanced research skills, analytical skills, critical thinking, visual literacy, and a nuanced understanding of art historical trends, preparing students for careers in academia, museums, galleries, and other fields requiring advanced art historical expertise.

(Career options are highly dependent on chosen specializations, further study, and experience. Potential paths include but are not limited to:) Roles in: Academia (e.g., research and teaching in art history), Museums (e.g., curator, collections manager), Art Galleries (e.g., gallery director, exhibitions curator), Heritage Organizations (e.g., conservation, research), Arts Administration, Publishing (e.g., art book publishing, editing), Auction Houses, (Potentially roles in related universities, research institutions, museums, galleries, heritage organizations, arts organizations, publishing houses, and other sectors where advanced art historical expertise is valued)

- Member of the UK's prestigious Russell Group
- Highly ranked red brick university in the heart of England
- Birmingham is the UK's second largest and very multicultural city