Art History: History of Collecting & Collections [MLitt]

This Masters programme introduces you to the histories of collections and collecting as well as their display – historically and in the present. It will address cultures of collecting in Europe, and more specifically Britain, from the sixteenth century onwards. You will examine collecting as part of aristocratic and court life, as well as forms of civic enterprise and private philanthropy or pleasure. You will explore the origins of public museums and trace the development of spectacular temporary exhibitions of national progress and empire in the nineteenth century through to the heritage culture and industry of the post-modern era.

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements for postgraduate taught programmes are a 2.1 Honours degree or equivalent qualification (for example, GPA 3.0 or above) in a relevant subject unless otherwise specified.