History and History of Art

About this programme

A joint degree in history and history of art provides a rare opportunity to study these two disciplines together. History of art will introduce you to art from different periods and world cultures. You will learn: The University is in the heart of Edinburgh and is an extraordinary place to study art in all its forms. Our Talbot Rice Gallery and the presence of the Edinburgh College of Art within the University ensures that you will have access to unrivalled resources. Our expertise in the history of art is complemented by the wide range of courses taught in history. These cover: Our history courses also cover a wide variety of approaches to the past, including: Our history department is one of the largest and most diverse in the UK. Our academics are internationally recognised experts in the field whose teaching is directly informed by their research. This programme reflects these strengths. A key benefit to studying a 4-year degree programme is that you have the flexibility to study a range of subjects, outside your chosen degree programme, in Year 1 and Year 2. This allows you the opportunity to study other courses that interest you or enhance your degree. A joint programme allows you to gain a well-rounded learning experience. You will have more exposure to different disciplines, allowing you to expand your knowledge and expertise. Teaching on joint programmes is split across the two subject areas, and teaching will take place in locations associated with both subjects. You will gain a different perspective through studying more than one subject and have a wid