History of Art/Italian MA (Hons)
University of Glasgow
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 15 graduates of History of Art/Italian MA (Hons) and other courses in Italian Studies at University of Glasgow for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Italian Studies.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
All Italian Studies courses of University of Glasgow
Salary
Salary of Graduates in Languages and Area Studies
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Italian Studies at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £25000 | £23000 | £28500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £22500 - £27000 | £18500 - £26500 | £22500 - £33000 |
All Languages and Area Studies courses of University of Glasgow
Salary of all UK Graduates of Languages and Area Studies
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £24544 | £23906 | £27123 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £20641 - £29155 | £18175 - £29618 | £20628 - £36096 |
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Course Description
HISTORY OF ART: - History of art seeks to understand how and why paintings, sculptures, buildings, and works of design in a variety of media come to look the way they do. You will benefit from the extensive resources of the University Library and Archives, and The Hunterian, the University’s museum and art gallery, which feature the world-famous Hunter, Whistler and Mackintosh collections. You will also have access to Kelvin Hall, the University and city’s innovative collections-access centre. In your third-year vacation you will receive a grant to assist you to visit museums, galleries and buildings relevant to your studies. ITALIAN: - Studying Italian opens up the language and culture of a major EU country that has played a key role in Europe's political and artistic development. Glasgow has a long tradition of teaching in Italian studies, supported by excellent library resources in the subject. You will be taught in small groups, mostly by native speakers of Italian, giving you the opportunity to develop a high level of fluency in written and spoken Italian.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
All History of Art, Architecture and Design courses of University of Glasgow
Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of History of Art/Italian MA (Hons) at University of Glasgow
| 15% | Caring personal services |
| 10% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 10% | Natural and social science professionals |
| 10% | Information Technology Professionals |
| 10% | Therapy professionals |
| 10% | Sales occupations |
| 10% | Natural and social science professionals |
| 5% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 5% | Customer service occupations |
| 5% | Administrative occupations |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Italian Studies
All Italian Studies courses of University of Glasgow
Costs
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
August 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
UCAS application code:
RVH3
University Rankings
of University of Glasgow
among 20 universities in Scotland
based on 37 different rankings
Positions of University of Glasgow in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Glasgow in related subject specific rankings.
Social Studies & Humanities
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2024]
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- #23
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
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- #3
- #30
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- History
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 07 September, 2024]
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- #3
- #51
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- History
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 10 April, 2024]
See all 37 university rankings of University of Glasgow
About University of Glasgow
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FAQ about History of Art/Italian MA (Hons) University of Glasgow
- The median salary of graduates of this course was £22892 15 months after graduation, £23000 3 years after graduation and £28500 after graduation.
- Caring personal services (15%), Managers, directors and senior officials (10%), Natural and social science professionals (10%), Information Technology Professionals (10%)
- 15 graduates rated the course 84. This means that 84% of graduates indicated that they were satisfied or very satisfied with the course. See detailed ratings above and how these compare to the averages at other universities.
- University of Glasgow achieved the highest ranking for History. It is ranked #21 in (History). See all subject rankings for University of Glasgow.
- History of Art/Italian MA (Hons) is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at University of Glasgow.
- It is very difficult to get accepted into this course. Accepted students had an average UCAS tariff score of 205 which makes it one of the 0% most difficult courses to enter among all History of Art students in the UK.
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 14 May, 2024
British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK
- Published:
- 10 April, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking -QS World University Rankings By Subject:
- Academic Reputation: 50%
Employer Reputation: 30%
Research Citations Per Paper: 10%
H-index: 10%
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 07 September, 2024
Urap
- Published:
- 22 July, 2024