Overview

For millennia, the beliefs, aspirations and fears of humankind have been expressed through the production of objects.

The Art History (Hons) programme from University College Dublin interrogates these objects, situating them within historical, stylistic and aesthetic frameworks and contexts. The inherent interdisciplinary nature of Art History enables dynamic connections with a broad range of subjects across the Arts and Humanities and the Social Sciences.

Careers

Graduates develop key skills from critical thinking and writing to effective visual analysis, that have diverse applications and can lead to employment opportunities in: Museums and Galleries, Cultural and Heritage Sector, Education and Academia, Digital Media, Journalism, Publishing, Auction Houses, Archives.Art History has multiple applications.

The program equips graduates with the skills needed to reflect on the role of the visual arts within society and to evaluate the images and environments surrounding them.

Graduates are prepared to undertake graduate study in a range of areas, including two taught Masters degrees at UCD: MA Art History, Collections & Curating and MA Cultural Policy & Arts Management. Graduates are also prepared to pursue doctoral research.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

The Modern to the Contemporary

European Architecture

Medieval Art and Architecture: characteristics and influences

From Medieval to Modern

History of Photography

Early Islamic Art & Architecture

Art/ Resistance/Activism

Georgian Dublin

Genre Painting in the Age of Vermeer

Women & Modern Architecture

From Constantinople to Istanbul: Art, Faith, Politics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2027-07-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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120

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

63

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OTE

140

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 ECTS

BS: 240

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dublin, Ireland

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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120

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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63

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OTE

140

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

BA

General Entry Requirements (A-Level)

DDD

General Entry Requirements (IB)

24

Subject Requirements (Mathematics)

A Level C for Maths/Stats
IB HL5 for Maths/Stats

BS

General Entry Requirements (A-Level)

BBC / BCCC / BCC
+ C AS Level

General Entry Requirements (IB)

29

Subject Requirements (Mathematics)

GCSE C / A Level E
(or AS Level D)
IB SL 4 / HL 3

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Tuition Fees

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Applies to you

Non-residents

22600 EUR / year

≈ 22600 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

5880 EUR / year

≈ 5880 EUR / year

Living costs

Dublin

Ireland

1100 - 1800 EUR / month

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