This joint honours program combines the study of the history of art with comparative literature. Students will develop expertise in visual analysis, critical theory, art historical methodologies, literary analysis, and the study of various literary genres and periods across different cultures. The program emphasizes the development of research skills, analytical skills, critical thinking, visual literacy, literary interpretation skills, and a sophisticated understanding of both art historical trends and comparative literary trends, preparing students for careers that require a blend of art historical and comparative literary expertise. Note: In Scotland, a Master of Arts (MA) is an undergraduate degree.

(Career options are highly dependent on chosen specializations, further study, and experience. Potential paths include but are not limited to:) Roles in: Education (e.g., teaching art history or comparative literature), Academia (e.g., research in art history, comparative literature, or related interdisciplinary fields), Journalism/Media (e.g., art criticism, literary criticism, cultural commentary), Publishing (e.g., art book publishing, literary publishing, translation), Arts Administration, Museums and Galleries (e.g. curating, education), Heritage Organizations, Writing (e.g. arts related writing, cultural commentary), Cultural Institutions, International Arts and Literary Festivals, (Potentially roles in related universities, research institutions, educational institutions, media organizations, publishing houses, museums, galleries, heritage organizations, arts organizations, cultural institutions, and other sectors where art historical and comparative literary expertise are valued)

- Member of the UK's prestigious Russell Group
- Fourth oldest university in the English-speaking world
- Member of Universitas21 (U21), a global network of world-leading, research-intensive universities