36 monthsProgramme duration
32,600 GBPTuition Fee/year
30 Jun, 2027Application Deadline
Feb, May, OctStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Art History
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PhD
Study Mode
On Campus
The MPhil/PhD in the History of Art supports independent, imaginative research into visual culture. Students develop original ideas, learn to communicate with specialist and wider audiences, and gain hands‑on experience in archives and with diverse visual materials. The programme prepares graduates for academic careers as well as senior curatorial or leadership roles in museums, galleries, and the heritage sector.
A PhD in the History of Art department will allow you to pursue independent, original research and encourage you to develop work that engages with various historical and contemporary cultural debates. As a PhD student, you will be an essential part of our research community, where you will be invited to attend our various seminar series and conferences and to be involved in producing these events. We offer opportunities to train as a Teaching Assistant, providing valuable preparation for the demands of an academic career.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Art History
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PhD
Study Mode
On Campus
The MPhil/PhD in the History of Art supports independent, imaginative research into visual culture. Students develop original ideas, learn to communicate with specialist and wider audiences, and gain hands‑on experience in archives and with diverse visual materials. The programme prepares graduates for academic careers as well as senior curatorial or leadership roles in museums, galleries, and the heritage sector.
A PhD in the History of Art department will allow you to pursue independent, original research and encourage you to develop work that engages with various historical and contemporary cultural debates. As a PhD student, you will be an essential part of our research community, where you will be invited to attend our various seminar series and conferences and to be involved in producing these events. We offer opportunities to train as a Teaching Assistant, providing valuable preparation for the demands of an academic career.
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