M A In History Of Art

[HongKongphooey]

My daughter is in her final year of a sociology degree, and is really interested in doing an Masters in History of Art. Does anyone know anything about whether you can do this-ie do a masters in a subject you've never studied before. Has anyone done History of Art and could give her some advice
Any help grateful
Thanks

[jim360]

Most sensible thing would be to ask the University or Universities in question that she wants to apply to, and speak to her Tutor/ Director of Studies/ whatever-title-the-adviser-gets.

A quick glance at the University of Edinburgh website for a Masters in History of Art (Theory and Display) suggests that "normally" one would need a (2:1 Honours) degree in "a relevant subject". I can't say I know whether Sociology counts as a relevant subject or not, and "normally" leaves the door open for other entry routes -- again, it comes back to speaking to the University in question to clarify entry requirements.

The other thing to give some consideration to is competition -- students applying for a History of Art MA by a more direct route would be tough to compete against coming from outside, so your daughter may well need some impressive credentials to make it in.

TL;DR probably not impossible but ask universities before applying and seek more informed advice.

[Mosaic]

These courses tend to be the territory of rich kids from private education. Just so you know. This may describe your daughter's circumstances or not. There might be disappointment however if she went into it expecting a really enjoyable and thorough grounding in the love of art.

[HongKongphooey]

Thanks, both your answers are helpful. Mosiac, our circumstances are definately not 'rich background/private education. quite the opposite in fact, I've always worked, but in low-paid jobs and my daughter went to a bog-standard secondary school, but it figures because she's always had that hankering after the said background you mention and its difficult for me because she tends to surround herself with these type of kids/so called friends which I don't think is a very good thing. She says she wants to do it because she loves the subject, but sometimes I wonder....

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