MA History of Art - 2012/13
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MA History of Art - 2012/13Hi all, just wondering if anyone is applying for an MA in History of Art for entry in September?
I've already applied for the Courtauld, and I'm currently considering other options.
I thought it would be interesting to find out what others are doing, as last year's thread was quite informative.
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Re: MA History of Art - 2012/13Good choices, and well done on the offers (and for being so organised)! At the moment I'm considering UCL, Essex and Glasgow as alternatives, but I'm putting off applying for anything until I hear back from the Courtauld. I'm getting nervous, I really want to know now!
Glasgow is an excellent department. I have friends who did masters there, and they have nothing but good things to say. York I don't know much about, their taught MA doesn't offer modules in my areas of interest, but I know it is well-regarded. I think the York MA (if you're taking the taught degree) would possibly allow more breadth.
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Re: MA History of Art - 2012/13Thank you! Well, I want to specialise on the Architectural history and that's why I like York because it has a specialised taught degree. As of Glasgow, it is very focused on Mackintosh and the international art nouveau which I think is a very good thing too. See, choosing between these 2 is impossible! lol
But I have conditional offer from York, have to improve my TOEFL score to 105/120. I have only 95/120
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Re: MA History of Art - 2012/13Has anyone heard from the Courtauld? Today I received an email stating "we are pleased to inform you that your MA History of Aer application has now moved to the next phase of the admissions cycle. Interviews for hte various application rounds will be conducted over the next six to eight weeks. . . You will be contacted with a final decision about your application no later than 30 March." Has anyone interviewed or been admitted for September 2012 yet? Thanks!
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Re: MA History of Art - 2012/13Hi there, I've applied to the Courtauld, Oxford, York, Newcastle (museum and art gallery studies) and Warwick. So far I've only heard from York with an offer and received the same email from Courtauld. Constantly feels like a waiting game! Hope we find out soon.
Haven't started preparing for an interview - don't want to jinx it - but also have no idea what to expect! I guess I'll research my first choice subject so I can talk about why I want to study it and make sure I can talk about everything on my personal statement!
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Re: MA History of Art - 2012/13You applied to Oxford? I thought they didn't offer any HOA course for 2012/13? (I saw it on their website)(Original post by emilynh)
Hi there, I've applied to the Courtauld, Oxford, York, Newcastle (museum and art gallery studies) and Warwick. So far I've only heard from York with an offer and received the same email from Courtauld. Constantly feels like a waiting game! Hope we find out soon.
Haven't started preparing for an interview - don't want to jinx it - but also have no idea what to expect! I guess I'll research my first choice subject so I can talk about why I want to study it and make sure I can talk about everything on my personal statement!
Good luck everyone!
edit: sorry it was their MA History of Design that didn't offer any places for 2012/13 application. I feel stupid
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Re: MA History of Art - 2012/13My Courtauld interview was done over skype (no webcam, thankfully!). I'd prepared all this stuff but it wasn't really necessary, I think if they've chosen to interview then they pretty much want you, but just want to make sure you're not secretly a nutter.
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Re: MA History of Art - 2012/13Hey everyone. So I have applied to Courtauld too. Very nervous about the chances of me getting in since i do not have a BA in History of Art. Do u think that could be a problem, coz I have other art relevant experience. I have written a dissertation on contemporary art and also worked at a contemporary art gallery. Besides i also took some time off and spent the time traveling all over the world to see some fabulous world art (New york, florence, berlin, utrect, amsterdam, buenos aires)
I am also applying to UCL, Goldsmiths, Birkbeck. So far I have gotten an offer from Sothebys and SOAS. Very confused, since SOAS doesn't seem to focus much on Contemporary art. Advice advice! -
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Re: MA History of Art - 2012/13I also got this email. Haven't heard back from them after this.(Original post by alabamaartlover)
Has anyone heard from the Courtauld? Today I received an email stating "we are pleased to inform you that your MA History of Aer application has now moved to the next phase of the admissions cycle. Interviews for hte various application rounds will be conducted over the next six to eight weeks. . . You will be contacted with a final decision about your application no later than 30 March." Has anyone interviewed or been admitted for September 2012 yet? Thanks!
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Re: MA History of Art - 2012/13Hi all! Really good to find this place as i feel i'm going crazy waiting and checking my email every ten minutes...
No news from Courtauld so far... I guess the tutor of my first option isn't interested in me...
Just had an interview with UCL this week but have no idea when i can get a reply -
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Re: MA History of Art - 2012/13Hey when did UCL get in touch with you regarding your interview. I still haven't heard back from them yet. its been a while since i sent in my application.(Original post by MissJ)
Hi all! Really good to find this place as i feel i'm going crazy waiting and checking my email every ten minutes...
No news from Courtauld so far... I guess the tutor of my first option isn't interested in me...
Just had an interview with UCL this week but have no idea when i can get a reply how did your url interview go? i had my interview with birkbeck this week. they said they would get back to me within a week.
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Re: MA History of Art - 2012/13just checked my email - i received the invitation for interview on 27 Jan. when did you send your application exactly? but don't worry maybe the tutor who's gonna interview you starts a bit late! i can't tell whether it went well or not, the interviewer kept saying "it's interesting" but i guess she was just being polite...(Original post by ambikahofa)
Hey when did UCL get in touch with you regarding your interview. I still haven't heard back from them yet. its been a while since i sent in my application. how did your url interview go? i had my interview with birkbeck this week. they said they would get back to me within a week.
and good luck with your birkbeck interview!
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Re: MA History of Art - 2012/13Brownbear 88: If you don't mind me asking, did you interview at the Courtauld this year (i.e. for 2012-2013 admission)? Thanks!(Original post by brownbear88)
My Courtauld interview was done over skype (no webcam, thankfully!). I'd prepared all this stuff but it wasn't really necessary, I think if they've chosen to interview then they pretty much want you, but just want to make sure you're not secretly a nutter.
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Re: MA History of Art - 2012/13no this was last year. I was made an offer but turned it down to go somewhere else.(Original post by alabamaartlover)
Brownbear 88: If you don't mind me asking, did you interview at the Courtauld this year (i.e. for 2012-2013 admission)? Thanks!
