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History of Art

The History of Art Department at UCL is one of the most dynamic centres for the study of art history in the world. Based in Bloomsbury, our staff and students have access to all of the incredible galleries, museums and libraries that London has to offer. Our research and teaching cuts across boundaries of geography, chronology and discipline.
Study with us: Undergraduate
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Study with us: Undergraduate

Learn more about our Undergraduate degrees. 

Study with us: Postgraduate
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Study with us: Postgraduate

Learn more about our Postgraduate degrees. 

Welcome
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Welcome to the Department

A welcome message from Head of Department, Professor Bob Mills.

About the Department
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About the Department

Learn more about the history of the department at UCL, which dates back to the 19th Century. 

News and Events
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News and Events

News and events from the department. 

Research
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Research

Learn more about the huge variety of research happening in the department. 

Contact Us

Opening Times: 
Monday-Friday 10:00 – 12:00 and 14:00 – 16:00. Outside of these times the professional services team can be reached via email. 

Postal Address: 
University College London, Department of History of Art, Gower Street, London, WC1E 6BT, UK

Image: On a Balcony, Mary Cassatt, 1878-79.

New for 2023: 
Conservation of Contemporary Art and Media MSc

This exciting two-year MSc offers a unique opportunity to undertake vocational training in the conservation of contemporary sculpture, installation, time-based media works of art and design including conceptual, digital, socially engaged, performance-based and mixed media works. 

Deadline: 30 June 2023
Location: UCL East

More information and apply

MA History of Art 2023 Entry 

The deadline to apply to study the MA History of Art at UCL is Tuesday 17th January 2023. 

A Virtual Open Day took place on Monday 28th November 2022 at 4pm UK Time - a recording of the session can be viewed here. 

REF 2021 Results 

UCL History of Art overall best in London for Art and Design (REF 2021) 

Our department’s research has been ranked 1st in London and 3rd in the UK for Art and Design: History, Practice and Theory by REF 2021 (overall GPA rankings). 

Learn more about research and study in the department. 

Athena Swan Bronze Award

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UCL History of Art is proud to have achieved an Athena Swan Bronze Award in recognition of our commitment and activities related to promoting gender equality in the department. 

Sustainability Awards 2022: Green Impact Silver Award 

Silver Green Impact Award

UCL History of Art is proud to have been awarded the Green Impact Silver Award in the UCL 2022 Sustainability Awards.