History of art student and graduate stories
Hear from our students
History of Art was never my plan for university, but transferring to it from Chemistry was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made…
I always knew I wanted to study abroad. The opportunity to do this as part of my degree was one of the reasons I…
Having worked at art galleries in Korea over the past three years, choosing to come back to school and study Art History was a…
When I first arrived at the University of York, I didn’t expect to be surrounded by so much art! But as it turns out…
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)
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While we have a large number of staff in History of Art, it’s still small enough that you can really benefit from getting to know your lecturers. The staff are so friendly, and love to involve themselves with any projects you may be running while you’re studying.
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)