History of art student and graduate stories
Who better to tell you about York life than our students?
Hear directly from our students about a range of topics: why they chose York; what they love about their courses; placements; and general tips for student life at York.
Hear from our students
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Choosing history of art having never studied it before
Posted by Lucia Hi! I’m Lucia and I’m a third-year student studying History of Art and English Literature at York. If you’ve never studied History of Art…
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Why I chose to study an MA in art history at York
Posted by Ruth I’m Ruth, and I am studying for my MA Modern and Contemporary Art at York! Choosing to continue studying after completing your Undergraduate degree…
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Working while studying a PhD
Posted by Nausheen Hello, my name is Nausheen, and I am a second year PhD student in History of Art. I research spolia and the reuse of…
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My Experience as a First-Generation Student, Plus a Little Bit of Advice
Posted by Georgie Making the big decision to go to uni is scary enough as it is, but deciding to go when you don’t really know what…
Hear from our graduates
The skills you'll develop on one of our degrees go far beyond art history. Our students have gone on to become art educators, journalists, curators, auctioneers and valuers. We also have graduates who work in law, public administration, social work and education.
- Hear stories from York alumni (alumnivoices.co.uk)
- Discover the career choices of alumni from our Department - browse graduate profiles
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I can’t say how much I enjoyed History of Art and how thankful I am to the dedicated, encouraging and devoted tutors and staff. York gave me a well-respected degree and the ability to obtain a career within the arts.
Hannah Smith, BA History of Art (2018)