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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. 

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UCL History of Art is devastated to announce the death of our colleague Dr Natasha Eaton, 1974-2024.

Read her obituary and contribute your memories.

Virtual Open Day MA History of Art - Wednesday 16 October

Join us to learn about our immersive and comprehensive art and visual culture programme, which extends beyond traditional art history to address contemporary and global cultural debates in a large, multidisciplinary university in London. The online sessions will be led by Dr Aparna Kumar, Lecturer in Art and Visual Cultures of the Global South and will feature Q&A time.

Sign up for 09:00 (British Summer Time) or 17:00 (British Summer Time).

Welcome
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Welcome to the Department

A message from Head of Department, Professor Bob Mills.

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. 

Research
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Research

Find out about our departmental research.

News and Events
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News and Events

Regular and exciting news and events from the department. 

About the Department
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About the Department

History of our department, dating back to the 19th Century. 

Contact Us

Office 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

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

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. 
Location: UCL East

REF 2021 Results 

UCL History of Art rated 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). 

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 equality and inclusivity 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 for its commitment to sustainable changes.