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MA History of Art

University of Glasgow

Full-time4 YearsYear AbroadSubject: Creative Arts and Design

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Course Score

C /59

Graduate Salary

£24,500

Satisfaction

87%

Degree Completion

90%

Professional Jobs

35%

Meaningful Work

55%

AI & Your Career

Based on real AI use at work (Anthropic research, 2026)

35%

Moderate AI impact

Average across where this course's graduates actually work

AI does some of the simpler tasks in these jobs, but most of the work still needs human judgement and skill.

Pick your path - AI impact varies by career

30%Art Director 30%Design Occupations n.e.c.30%Nonprofit Program Manager 35%Artists n.e.c.

AI impact by graduate destination

Customer service68%

Administrative55%

Finance52%

Sales40%

Design35%

🧭 Career Trajectories

This degree creates strong direct pathways into the jobs market. Explore the full career profiles and AI projections on our sister hub, WhatCareer.

Art Director

£35,000 - £45,000

Design Occupations n.e.c.

£22,000 - £28,000

Nonprofit Program Manager

£30,000 - £40,000

Artists n.e.c.

£20,000 - £25,000

Expected Starting Salary

above national median

Typical starting salary for Creative Arts and Design graduates

Start

Sep 2027

Graduate

2031

First job

~2032

£24,500

typical starting salary

£22,000

£29,000

Brightest = where most graduates land · fades where fewer earn that amount

· Creative Arts and Design graduates nationally earn £18,000-£45,000 (1272 courses)

HESA Graduate Outcomes survey · includes all graduates regardless of career path chosen

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01

Elementary occupations

20%

02

Customer service occupations

20%

03

Librarians and Related Professionals

★ Professional

10%

04

Welfare and housing associate professionals

★ Professional

10%

05

Administrative occupations

10%

06

Design occupations

★ Professional

10%

07

Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations

10%

08

Sales occupations

10%

09

Finance Professionals

★ Professional

10%

Explore Career Pathways

Detailed guides and day-in-the-life profiles for careers related to this degree.

Art Director

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Design Occupations n.e.c.

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Nonprofit Program Manager

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Artists n.e.c.

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Outcomes

90%

Continuation

35%

Professional Work

55%

Meaningful Role

20%

Career On Track

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