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This postgraduate degree explores the production, consumption, fashion, taste, gender, domestic, ecclesiastic and civic interiors, shops and shopping. Drawing upon the knowledge of interdisciplinary academic and curatorial experts the course will include both taught and research components building upon the Research Network in Textile Conservation, Dress and Textile History and Technical Art History. There will also be chances for in-depth study in one of the offered specialist options.Glasgow and surrounding area was a major centre for the intercontinental textile and clothing industry. The delivery of this programme will provide unique access for primary research on the internationally significant collections in Glasgow Museums, including the Burrell Collection, and business and design archives in Glasgow University Archives Services. There will also be contributions from other institutions such as The Glasgow School of Art, Paisley Museum and Art Gallery, and the National Museums of Scotland, which includes the National Museum of Costume at Shambellie House. Students will learn aspects of the curation, interpretation and preservation of dress and textiles in museums, archives and historic interiors with opportunities for work placements.History of Art at Glasgow is number one for Research in the UK.For more information: www.glasgow.ac.uk/pg/dresstextilehistories