You will study History of Art and Scottish Literature in equal depth with this joint honours programme.<br>History of Art will introduce you to art from different periods and world cultures.<br><br>You will:<br><br>learn how, and for whom, works of art were made<br>situate artworks within visual and material culture more broadly<br>explore the meanings of works of art and visual culture and the ways they continue to be interpreted<br>In Years 3 and 4, you will have the opportunity to:<br><br>specialise in particular aspects of the field<br>develop independent research projects<br>complete a dissertation<br>In Year 3, you will have the opportunity to study abroad.<br><br>Scottish Literature<br>Studying Scottish Literature will develop your:<br><br>critical skills<br>analytic skills<br>linguistic skills<br>creative skills<br>You will study a broad range of texts and different approaches to reading. Through poetry, drama and prose, you will gain an understanding of the cultural contexts of all major periods of Scottish literature, from the late middle-ages to the present.<br><br>Studying literature prepares you to contribute to a society in which an understanding of texts of all kinds is crucially important. It shows an openness to ideas and perspectives other than your own, which is an essential attribute in many careers and the global marketplace.