Digital Art History – online 2025 entry

Unlock the power of digital tools in art history research and elevate your career with in demand skills embraced by leading museums and galleries worldwide.

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Starts

September 2025

Duration

MLitt: up to three years
PGDip: up to two years
PGCert
: up to one year


School

School of Art History and the School of Computer Science

Fees

MLitt: £18,000
PGDip: £12,000
PGCert: £6,000

Discover the future of art history

Art history meets cutting-edge computer science in our interdisciplinary online Masters programme.  

This unique programme equips you with in demand digital and analytical skills at the intersection of art history and computer science, preparing you for careers in museums, cultural heritage, academia, and beyond. 

  • First degree programme in Digital Art History in the UK
  • Delivered jointly by the School of Art History and the School of Computer Science
  • Flexible and fully online

Whether you're passionate about preserving cultural heritage, analysing digital art, or reimagining how we experience history, this Masters programme prepares you to lead in a world where technology and art converge.

Our experts, your exciting new journey

Our programme brings together the expertise of the UK's top-ranked School of Computer Science and our world-renowned School of Art History where you will learn advanced computational techniques with traditional art history methods, empowering you to push the boundaries of how we analyse, interpret, and visualise art historical data.  

You will work with live data and live collections from university collections, ArtUK, and the McManus Gallery, build new computational skills, and then put them into action using the techniques needed to succeed in an increasingly digital world.

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Help every step of the way

Here at St Andrews, we are committed to attracting the very best students, regardless of financial circumstances.

We offer a range of scholarships and loans, and you may be eligible for our special graduate discount.

Join our international community

Studying at the University of St Andrews means more than just achieving your Masters.

Whether you study online or in person, you become a member of our unique international community of alumni. And it's a membership that lasts for life.

You'll develop critical thinking, self-reliance, research skills and other graduate attributes that will enhance your employability.

Elevate your career

Unlock a range of exciting roles and boost your salary prospects with in-demand skills.

Take a new direction

You do not need any prior experience of either art history or computer science to study this course.

Start your new chapter today