Digital Art History

University of St Andrews
Postgraduate PgDip Distance learning 2 Years Computer scienceHistoryHistory of art

About this course

Digital Art History is an innovative programme that explores how digital tools and methods can be applied to art historical research. Students will critically examine the possibilities and limitations of digital methodologies while simultaneously developing practical skills in data visualisation, spatial mapping, 3D modelling and network analysis. Teaching will be delivered jointly between Art History and Computer Science. No prior experience studying either subject is required.

Study Options

This course is available in 3 study options:

Distance learning Shown above

Duration: 2 Years

Qualification: PgDip

Location: St Andrews

Distance learning Shown above

Duration: 3 Years

Qualification: MLitt

Location: St Andrews

Distance learning Shown above

Duration: 1 Year

Qualification: PgCert

Location: St Andrews

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

5244 Computer system and equipment installers and servicers
2139 Information technology professionals
2134 Programmers and software development professionals
2141 Web design professionals
3412 Authors, writers and translators
2133 IT business analysts, architects and systems designers

Course Details

Qualification
Postgraduate Diploma - PgDip
Study Mode
Distance learning
Duration
2 Years
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
St Andrews
Scheme
Postgraduate
Subjects
Computer science, History, History of art