About us
At York, we believe in the transformative power of visual art to change the world for the better. We aim to make this happen through our famously friendly community.
Professor Liz Prettejohn, Head of Department
1stin UK for impact and environment,
75thin the world for arts and humanities
Our teaching
Our undergraduate and Masters degrees introduce students to material objects from across the globe, with a wide range of modules for students to select and tailor their degree to their individual interests.
We offer a unique range of opportunities to study the history of art in its professional settings, including the art market, museums and curatorship, and art law and restitution ethics.
Our facilities
Our campus boasts an impressive 900-piece art collection, which can be found both within our department and across campus. We also have a wide variety of dedicated study and research spaces.
The city of York is rich in architecture, with influences from medieval through to modern. We’re surrounded by several impressive galleries in the region, and within easy travelling distance to major art locations across the country.