Art History Joint Major (HAJ1)

The student of Art History will study images and patterns, systems of formal analysis such as composition, style and iconography, technical materials, and contextual issues of patronage and history.

Students attend lectures, tutorials, and seminars, as well as undertaking independent study. Some classes are conducted in museums and galleries in Dublin, and field trips abroad are arranged.

A combination of end-of-semester written examinations and continuous assessment is used. In your final year you may also prepare a minor dissertation.

Below is a list of all modules offered for this degree in the current academic year. Click on the module to discover what you will learn in the module, how you will learn and assessment feedback profile amongst other information.

Incoming Stage 1 undergraduates can usually select an Elective in the Spring Trimester. Most continuing undergraduate students can select up to two Elective modules (10 Credits) per stage. There is also the possibility to take up to 10 extra Elective credits.

Opportunities to study abroad may include:

Universität Wien, Austria

Université Panthéon-Sorbonne, France

Università degli Studi di Roma III, Italy

Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Spain

Université de Lausanne, Switzerland

University of Lund, Sweden

University of Nottingham, UK

University of California, USA

University of Otago, New Zealand

Waseda University, Japan

Graduates in Art History have found the subject has diverse applications and can lead to employment opportunities in:

Museums and galleries

Cultural & heritage sector

Education & academia

Media, journalism & publishing

Auction houses

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UCD offers two taught master's degrees for suitably qualified graduates: the Master's in Art History and the Master's in Cultural Policy & Arts Administration, as well as the opportunity to pursue doctoral research, all of which provides further possibilities for careers in the arts.

The following advice is for Non-EU applicants. For Irish/EU/UK students, please apply via MyUCD.

The following entry route(s) are available: