Faculty: Faculty of Humanities, School of Philosophical, Historical and Interdisciplinary Studies. This Master of Arts with Honours program in Art History is an undergraduate Master's degree, offering an extended and in-depth study of the history, theory, and cultural context of visual arts across different periods and cultures, developing advanced analytical, research, and critical thinking skills, often including a significant research component.

Career options in advanced museum and gallery work (curator, researcher), arts administration, art criticism, arts journalism, art conservation, auction houses, heritage management, academic research, and potentially progressing to a PhD. The extended duration and research focus provide a strong foundation for these roles.

The University of Essex has a forward-thinking environment and a diverse international community. It is a centre of world-leading research excellence for the social sciences. The university offers a location close to beautiful countryside and is only an hour away from London by train. The program is within the Faculty of Humanities, School of Philosophical, Historical and Interdisciplinary Studies.