We are now accepting students for our MA in Contemporary Art and Archaeology programme, which starts in September 2023.
This MA is unique in the UK in linking the fields of Contemporary Art and Archaeology. It encourages students to take a collaborative and interdisciplinary approach to artmaking and research-led creative practice.
Led by Dr Antonia Thomas, the course has secured a 100 per cent satisfaction rating in the Postgraduate Teaching Experience Survey in the years since its launch in 2020.
Core modules will immerse you in an established, interdisciplinary community of practice operating not only in Orkney, but also in Shetland, the Western Isles, and the mainland of Scotland.
From crofting landscapes and ancient monuments, to renewable energy and cutting-edge technology, the Highlands & Islands is where past, present and future meet, at the interface of the global and local. Specialist optional modules in art, or archaeology, allow students to build a bespoke MA programme which explores both the deep past of this fascinating region, and plays a role in its sustainable, creative future.
This exciting programme will allow you to explore, both independently and collaboratively, original and creative responses to current issues and develop your own practice as a uniquely interdisciplinary Art and Archaeology practitioner.
You will require a 2.1 honours degree in a relevant subject and you will also be required to submit a portfolio of creative practice, which will be discussed at interview.
In exceptional circumstances, students with a degree lower than a 2:1, but with significant professional experience, might be accepted on the basis of their portfolio and a successful interview. Please contact the programme leader for more information.
Check out the UHI website for more information or email Dr Antonia Thomas (antonia.thomas@uhi.ac.uk) to discuss your options.
