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International Master's Programme in Art History

It provides several opportunities for international exchange, either through the elective courses or through the 10 week internship (optional). 

Courses

First year

Semester 1

Scientific Methods and Research Ethics, 7.5 ECTS credits (main field of study: Philosophy)
Doing Art History, 7,5 ECTS credits (main field of study: Art History)
Art Historical Knowledge and Interpretation I, 7,5 ECTS credits (main field of study: Art History)
Art Historical Knowledge and Interpretation II, 7,5 ECTS credits (main field of study: Art History)

Semester 2

English for Academic Research, 7.5 ECTS credits (main field of study: English)
Elective course that is provided by other master’s programme at the Department, 7,5 ECTS credits
Art History – Master’s Course, 15 ECTS credits, (main field of study: Art History)

Second year

Semester 3

Elective courses of 15 ECTS credits within the area of Humanities and Social Sciences
Art History – Master’s Course, 15 ECTS credits, (main field of study: Art History)

Semester 4

Schools of Art History, 7,5 ECTS credits, (main field of study: Art History)
Remediating Art History, 7,5 ECTS credits, (main field of study: Art History)
Art History – Master’s Course, 15 ECTS credits, (main field of study: Art History)

The selection of electives will be announced on the Department’s website by September 15 and March 15 at the latest.

The selection of other courses will be announced on hum.su.se/kursutbud by September 15 and March 15 at the latest. Course selection is determined in consultation with the Director of the programme.

Foundation for postgraduate studies and qualified work in the cultural field

The programme is designed to deepen knowledge and skills adapted for work in an international, art historical field. This could be within the academy, in museums, or in other professional realms that demand expanded art historical knowledge and proficiency. Throughout the two-year education the students continuously train their ability to implement theoretical studies and knowledge with practical tasks and assignments. The programme provides formal qualification and a solid foundation for postgraduate studies (PhD).