History of Art award courses
Part-time qualifications in the History of Art
Explore the voices, cultures and experiences behind art’s global tapestry with a part-time course.
Study with one of the oldest and largest communities of parttime learners worldwide to discover the latest debates in the history of art, through flexible learning and visits to Oxford’s world-leading museums and collections. Our part-time courses in the history of art recognise the globally diverse range of users, makers, and viewers, offering you the chance to join a group of peers eager to learn more about visual cultures, voices, and experiences.
Part-time study
From undergraduate certificates and diplomas, that require little or no previous experience, to part-time master's programmes, we have an art history course for you. Discover our part-time qualifications below, or browse all short courses here.
Undergraduate Certificate in the History of Art
Undergraduate Certificate in the History of Art
The part-time Certificate in the History of Art teaches students about the production and provenance of works of art in museums, as well as key skills such as how to view and describe works of art.
Undergraduate Diploma in the History of Art (2027 entry)
Undergraduate Diploma in the History of Art (2027 entry)
A two-year part-time course in which you study two modules from a choice of four, each of which allows you to immerse yourself in a specific period of art history. Taught at second-year undergraduate level.
Undergraduate Certificate of Higher Education
Undergraduate Certificate of Higher Education
Study your passion and discover new ideas with Oxford’s flexible, part-time Certificate of Higher Education – designed for learners who want to learn widely, deeply, and on their own terms.
MSt in the History of Design
MSt in the History of Design
This two-year part-time master's degree explores how ordinary things and places created since 1851 reveal fascinating traces of historical experienc
MSt in Literature and Arts
MSt in Literature and Arts
An interdisciplinary programme which encompasses literature, history, art, architectural history, political thought and the history of ideas.
DPhil in Literature and Arts
DPhil in Literature and Arts
The interdisciplinary DPhil in Literature and Arts supports independent doctoral research on a subject linked to the British past, c.1450 – c.1914.
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Study art history part-time with Oxford University. Join a short course in Oxford or online, or further your knowledge with an undergraduate or postgraduate programme.Dr Sean Willcock
Sean Willcock is a Departmental Lecturer in History of Art and Course Director for both the Certificate and Diploma in the History of Art.Dr Leah Clark
Leah Clark is an Associate Professor in History of Art and has taught a wide range of courses in Canada, America, and the UK including Art History courses on the Italian Renaissance.Clive Lafferty
Clive decided to enrol on our Undergraduate Certificate in the History of Art, in pursuit of a life-long passion.Rebecca Davidson
After a career in communications, Rebecca realised her love of art had never faded. She chose to pursue it by enrolling in our Certificate in the History of Art, while balancing part-time charity work.Pauline Moorkens
With a background in law and a passion for art history, current student Pauline has embarked on our Diploma in the History of Art.Richard Hobbs
Having already completed two degrees, Richard was surprised to discover he had dyslexia during his second term on the MSt in the History of Design.