1, University of Edinburgh

Master of Science in Art History, Theory and Exhibition

AIDA, founded in 1583, is the sixth oldest institution of higher learning in English-speaking world. Because of its long history, huge scale, excellent teaching quality and scientific research level, Edinburgh University ranks fourth in the UK in the official ranking of UK universities in REF20 14, just behind Oxford University, University College London and Cambridge University. It is a truly top university in Britain and enjoys a high academic reputation in the world.

Linking art history with curation, by studying the historical background of art and combining art theory with exhibition practice concept, students have the opportunity to practice in many museums and galleries in Edinburgh and put their theoretical knowledge into practice. The curriculum is clearly divided into two parts, the art before 1800 and the art after 1800. There are different research directions and courses for students to choose, which is very flexible and covers a wide range.

2. Oxford University

Mst Art History and Visual Culture

Oxford University is the oldest university in the English-speaking world and the second oldest institution of higher education in the world. A number of top scientific masters have emerged in the school, and a large number of artists and heads of state have been trained, including 28 British prime ministers and dozens of world heads of state, political and business leaders.

The major of Oxford University not only studies art history, but also expands the study of visual styles and their aesthetic knowledge and thoughts in different times and places from the cultural and social levels. Art history of Oxford University redefines the theme of visual history on a broad basis, including artifacts and visual media, from science to the public, images and objects produced in different periods and backgrounds, and so on. About a quarter of the master students in this project will continue to pursue doctoral degrees, which shows that curriculum research and academics in this project account for a large proportion.

3. University of Leeds

Art history, social history

Top 100 universities in the world, top universities in Britain, one of the six famous red brick universities in Britain, founding member of Russell University Group in Britain, member of White Rose University Alliance, N8 University Alliance, World University Alliance, RENKEI, International University Climate Alliance and China-Europe Business School Alliance.

The social history of art history in Leeds University focuses on the study of art history, sociology and political science, focusing on the production and expression of art under the social and environmental changes in history. It mainly studies the influence of feminism, gender, race, materialism, post-colonialism and critical thoughts in the art field.

4. Cambridge University

Master of Philosophy in Art and Architectural History

Cambridge University is the second oldest university in the English-speaking world, second only to Oxford University. Its history can be traced back to 1209. Its campus is in Cambridge, England, not far from London.

The art history department of Cambridge University is an independent department among its many departments. The Department of Art History was founded in 1970. At that time, Cambridge University had started the research of art and architecture and the collection of artworks, and became one of the centers of this discipline.

5. University College London.

University College London, located in London, England, was originally established in 1826, which is the first secular university in Britain that does not restrict students' gender and religious background. A founding member college of the "University of London" system together with King's College of London.

The history of UCL art history department is one of the most dynamic research centers of art history and visual culture in the world. It devotes itself to self-reflection and self-criticism, conducts in-depth textual research and speculation on history, and emphasizes rigor and concern for objects in case studies. The research focus of the Department of Art History is European art, spanning the Middle Ages to the present age. However, his problem-solving methods and thinking transcended the boundaries of region, time and discipline.

6. York University

Art history

Modern and contemporary art

York University, founded in 1963, is a world-class research university located in York, England, a famous public university in Britain and a top institution in Britain. He is an important academic member of Russell University Group, World University Alliance, N8 University Alliance, White Rose University Alliance and Jiangsu-UK High-level University Alliance.

Art history, two majors of art history in York University, covers the whole art history. Modern and contemporary art not only discusses some concepts of contemporary art, but also the influence of current visual research and innovative technology on art.