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    History of Art MA

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    Birmingham, GBMAIn-person1 year
    £27,090.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo

    History of Art MA at University of Birmingham is a 1-year, in-person MA program based in Birmingham, GB. Tuition is £27,090.

    About the program

    Covers extensive range of artists, movements and historical periods in art history. Optional pathway in British Art and module on enterprising cultures in arts organisations.

    Focus: coursework
    Top 100 for Arts and Humanities (QS World University Rankings 2025) | 8th Art History department in the UK (REF 2021, Times Higher Education)
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2026
    Jul 3, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    optional
    Min 88 overall with no less than 21 in Reading, 20 Listening, 22 Speaking and 21 in Writing
    IELTS
    optional
    Min 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any band

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    2 years Graduate Route (UK)

    £12,000.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does History of Art MA at University of Birmingham cost?
    The total estimated tuition for History of Art MA at University of Birmingham is £27,090.
    Is History of Art MA at University of Birmingham online or in-person?
    History of Art MA at University of Birmingham is offered in-person.
    How long does History of Art MA at University of Birmingham take to complete?
    History of Art MA at University of Birmingham is structured around 1 year.
    What GPA is required for History of Art MA at University of Birmingham?
    Per the program's published guidance: A 2:1 Honours Degree (or international equivalent) in a relevant subject
    What work-permit options follow History of Art MA at University of Birmingham?
    Post-completion work rights for History of Art MA at University of Birmingham: 2 years Graduate Route (UK)