This joint honours program combines the study of the history of art with Scottish literature. Students will develop expertise in visual analysis, critical theory, art historical methodologies, literary analysis, and the study of various Scottish literary genres and periods. 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 Scottish literary trends, preparing students for careers that require a blend of art historical and Scottish 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 Scottish literature), Academia (e.g., research in art history, Scottish literature, or related interdisciplinary fields), Journalism/Media (e.g., art criticism, literary criticism, cultural commentary related to Scottish arts and literature), Publishing (e.g., art book publishing, literary publishing with a focus on Scottish authors), Arts Administration, Museums and Galleries (e.g. curating, education, specializing in Scottish art and literature), Heritage Organizations (e.g. specializing in Scottish cultural heritage), Writing (e.g. arts related writing, cultural commentary, specializing in Scottish arts and literature), Cultural Institutions (e.g. specializing in Scottish culture and literature), (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 Scottish 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