Advanced Studies in Art History - M1802 - Faculty of Geography and History

The master's degree in Advanced Studies in Art History analyzes the relations of thought in art (theory, criticism and aesthetic thought), of artistic heritage in its various manifestations (monumental heritage, collecting, museography, market, curating and artistic tourism). It also focuses on editorial production, the globalization of art and the relationships between the different artistic disciplines: visual and performing arts, cinema and the audiovisual world.

It is structured according to two specialties. A specialty is intended to specify knowledge about historiography and methodology, which requires the rigorous elaboration of research in art history.

The other specialty is intended to explain and experiment in activities related to artistic collecting (museums, foundations, centers and private patronage), the art market (fairs, galleries, antique dealers, auctions, etc.) and the dissemination of art (education, editing, criticism and media).

All this leads to the development of a final master's degree project that offers students the possibility of accessing doctoral courses. The master's degree is aimed at graduates in Art History or related disciplines who want to delve into the research mechanisms to prepare a doctoral thesis or apply knowledge to dissemination and the artistic market.

Course curriculum

Course Plans

Organization and methodology

The teaching of each subject involves a minimum of 45 face-to-face hours and is organized in three-hour sessions to promote debates and/or trips to museums, galleries, art centres, etc. as required by the corresponding contents. The teaching of these subjects has been scheduled on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, within a time slot that goes from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., with the relevant breaks. Wednesdays are free and available for seminars and/or field trips of common interest.

The number of students per subject depends on whether they are compulsory or optional. It should be remembered that the master's degree is proposed under a maximum of 30 new students. The spaces, teaching resources and facilities are the ideal ones.

The teaching plans corresponding to the different subjects specify the relevant specifications.

Evaluation

As a general rule, the evaluation is continuous and within the academic period set for the subject, in accordance with the sequence of the curriculum and the framework calendar approved by the University

The single assessment is recognized as a right of the student who, when exercising it, waives the continuous assessment. In order for a student to be eligible for the single assessment, they must request it within the deadlines set and with the procedures established by the Academic Committee of the center.

More information regarding “Regulations on the Teaching Plan for subjects and the assessment and qualification of learning at the UB (877191 Governing Council, 8 May 2012)” in Chapter III of evaluation and qualification of learning.

The reassessment system is aimed at all those students who have not passed the final evaluation on the closing date of the continuous evaluation and single assessment processes. Students who want to upload a grade cannot be submitted.

The evaluation criteria and the grading method are explained in the corresponding course plans of the subjects.

Each teacher sets out the various possible assessment modalities. Continuous assessment is based on the new European system, which determines the presentation of various evidence throughout the course (exams, individual and group work, exercises, etc.)

Class attendance is not mandatory, although recommended. Each teacher will be able to indicate specific formulas for continuous assessment and, therefore, for more information we recommend consulting the relevant teaching plans for each subject.

Calendar

First semester Masters

Teaching and Continuous Assessment: of 16th September 2024 on 24th January 2026

Single assessment: from 13 to 24 January 2026

Evaluation TFM: from 5 to 21 February 2026

Reevaluation: 3 y 6 March 2026

Second semester Masters:

Teaching and Continuous Assessment: from 3 February to 20 June 2026

Single assessment: from 2 to 20 June from 2026

Evaluation TFM: of the 16 June to the 4 July y of the 1 to the 27 September 2026

Reevaluation: 7 y 9 July 2026

Consult deis el teaching calendar.

Schedule

Class hours. Course 2025-2026

Final work

Presentation
It involves carrying out an individual research project, carried out under the direction of a tutor chosen by the student among the professors of the Master's degree and/or the professors of the Department of Art History who have the degree of doctor.

The deadline is defined according to the call for the academic year. If the student does not submit or suspend it, he/she must enrol again.

Features

The Master's Thesis (TFM) subject involves an integrative exercise in the training received in the degree and allows access to the doctorate.

Students must apply the knowledge, skills, attitudes and competencies acquired in the master's degree to carry out a research project on a topic related to the field of Art History studies. Given its characteristics, it must be registered in the last semester of the Master's degree studies.

The development of the TFM represents the final stage of a research process:

— Reflection on the problem to be dealt with, the approach of the research question(s)
— Compilation of material (works, documentation, historical testimonies...) and processing of the information it contains.
— Design the structure of the work and the writing of the research. In the case of a project with market orientation and dissemination of art, it is about doing a work linked to the knowledge acquired and its application in society.

The extension of the TFM will be between 80 and 100 pages of 2,100 characters with spaces (30 lines of 70 spaces), apart from the possible annexes, and according to the criteria established by the University of Barcelona that can be consulted at the following address: www.ub.edu/criteris-cub/ (currently a specific center regulation is being developed). It may be submitted for reading at any time during the course, always within the deadlines corresponding to the enrolled call.

Evaluation

The Assessment Committee will be made up of three members of the Department and/or external specialists. In all cases, it is essential to have the degree of doctor.

The grade must be numeric (0-10) with detail of one decimal, which will be obtained from the evaluation of the content of the text and the evaluation of the oral presentation and public defense.

It is the exclusive competence of the Master's Academic Committee to propose specific prizes for students, as well as to assign the Distinction mark when deemed appropriate.

Regulations

For further information, please see the Regulations for Master's Degree Final Projects of the faculty.

Mobility

Accommodation

Barcelona University Centre (BCU) offers the information necessary to live and study in Barcelona: how to get there, the cost of living, how to move, as well as resources and services offered by the city to the university community.

Address: C/.Torrent de l'Olla, 219 - 08012 Barcelona
Phone: (34) 93 238 90 49 - Fax: (34) 93 228 92 59
Web site: www.bcu.cat - E-mail: info:bcu.cat
Schedule: Dl i Dj -> 09:00 - 14:00 and 15:00 - 17:00 // Dv-> 08:00 - 15:00

Medical, accident and repatriation insurances

When you register for the Master, you will also be enrolling in a Compulsory School Insurance. For more information about this insurance, click here.

In addition, the University of Barcelona offers the possibility of extending insurance thanks to the agreement it has with COBERTIS.

International Relations Office

Information for students of the University of Barcelona who want to do an international mobility.

Information for students from other universities who want to do an international mobility at the University of Barcelona.

To receive information about international mobility grants (such as those offered by the ERASMUS programme) and all the possibilities available for a stay abroad, please contact theInternational Relations Office from the Faculty of Geography and History.

Tutorial action plan

The master's degree has support and guidance actions to accompany, guide and advise the student in their learning process at the UB, and thus help to make decisions based on studies, on improving performance, on increasing expectations, on professional orientation and, ultimately, on achieving good personal development.

The coordination of the master's degree has, among other functions, to meet the academic doubts in the organization of the master's degree, from the moment of pre-enrolment until the final development of the courses and the Master's Final Project or Master's Practice Report. The administrative doubts may be addressed by both the master's degree coordinator and the centre's Secretary's Office for Master's Degrees and PhDs. The coordinator of the master's degree in Advanced Studies in Art History is Roser Pi'ol Bastidas.

The master's degree has links of collaboration with theStudent Care Service (SAE), an office that offers all kinds of advice to the student, both academically and professionally. Depending on this collaboration, master's degree students can go to this Service individually to be advised on different issues, includingwork topics.

Scholarships and grants

It is advisable to consult the scholarships and grants for university master's degree students to find out about the requirements, procedures and deadlines for applying for a scholarship or grant.

There are scholarships and grants at any university stage and of all kinds: to do research, to participate in exchange programs, to access summer courses, to expand studies or research abroad, to work as a reader, to do work placements in other countries, etc.

All this information is accessible from the MónUB scholarship portal.