An MA in the History of the Print is offered as part of the MA programme in the History of Art at University College, in collaboration with the Department of Prints and Drawings of the British Museum. The course represents a unique collaboration between two great institutions, and well-qualified students are able to study the history of European printmaking from the 15th to the 20th century under ideal conditions, with access to the expertise of both departments and of distinguished visiting specialists, and to the incomparable collections of the British Museum.

The History of the Print component is taught in small groups (normally no more than six) in front of original prints in the British Museum and UCL's Strang Print Room. In addition students are required to take a Core Course in current issues in the History of Art, a second Special Subject, and a Dissertation of c.10,000 words on a print topic. In addition the History of the Print students put on an exhibition, normally in the Strang Print Room. These have proved extremely successful to date and give students invaluable experience. In addition some instruction in print techniques is made available at the Slade School of Art. In the four years the course has been running a number of students have gone on to take PhDs, in some cases with British Academy awards, and others have gone on to jobs in the print world.

The course lasts one calendar year full-time, but it is also possible to take it on a part-time basis over two years. Candidates should have a good BA degree or overseas equivalent. A small number of bursaries are available by competition.

For further information and application forms, write to:
The Postgraduate Secretary
Department of History of Art
University College London
Gower Street
London WC1E 6BT

Or go to UCL's Homepage: www.ucl.ac.uk