St Andrews 1.
St Andrews University ranked 96th in the QS world ranking in 2022, but its art history major firmly occupied the first place in the QS discipline ranking. Students who have requirements for professional study or love traditional art theory research can consider this school.
In addition to the traditional art history and museum science, the University of St Andrews has also set up a research project on the history of photography, which is far ahead in the world.
In addition, the art history project of St. Andrews pays more attention to the cultivation of modern European art history and students' professional theory. Elective courses involve photography criticism, as well as human body art, art and technology, all of which are very cutting-edge theoretical courses.
2. Oxford University.
As representatives of comprehensive universities, Oxford University and Cambridge University are among the best in art history projects in the world. Because professors at Oxford University are academic leaders, the number of students enrolled is very small, so it is difficult for even British students to apply. However, every few years, excellent China students still apply, which is a challenge for the brave. The admission rate is 20/ 178.
However, the study of Oxford's art history focuses on the combination of different kinds of art and social culture, and the school has a visual research center, which is also a major feature.
3. Cambridge University.
The Master of Art History at Cambridge University needs to complete two 6000-word papers and the final graduation thesis of 15000 words within 9 months. Unlike Oxford, Cambridge requires a paper and a research plan when applying, which is more difficult for undergraduates who have no research projects and research experience.
The Department of Art History of Cambridge University cooperates with FitwilliamMuseum, and most students go deep into the museum for study and research. At present, in the study of art history in Cambridge, European medieval and Renaissance art, 18- 19 century European art and architecture, and modern and contemporary art and theory are strong points. Especially in the history of architecture, teachers are strong.