This programme is designed for students seeking a distinctive and unique perspective on the arts of the Middle Ages. Visual culture, throughout the medieval period, is addressed from a global viewpoint. It combines study of the arts and their audiences in Europe with those in non-Christian cultures (Islam and China). The main focus is on issues stemming from consideration of cultural exchange and trans-regional interaction. The programme includes the possibility of taking an internship in a museum, public institution or similar organisation. It aims to: introduce you to research in medieval history of art at the highest level; open up issues of global cultural exchange for academic debate; draw attention to contemporary resonances stemming from study of medieval visual culture; prepare students for further scholarly research, or for a career working with medieval objects, images or works of art, in museums, libraries, archives, and other collections.