PhD in History of Art

A doctoral degree at the Department of History of Art offers the opportunity for independent research under the supervision of an expert member of staff. The Department of History of Art has expertise in and therefore welcomes candidates in all periods from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance and Early Modern eras, the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, as well as in Modern and Contemporary art. We also encourage research on historiography and methodology. As well as the research and skills training programme offered by the Faculty of Architecture and History of Art, candidates have the opportunity to attend suitable courses in associated skills, such as modern languages, palaeography, the use of bibliographic and other databases, and computer skills.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the programme, candidates will have become leading academic authorities in their chosen field. They will have acquired excellent skills, experience and knowledge suited to undertaking post-doctoral work (research and/or teaching) or for moving into another related profession outside the academy. In addition to academic knowledge based on their research, they will have acquired skills of written and verbal presentation of their work.

Continuing

To continue to read for the PhD following the MPhil in History of Art & Architecture, students must achieve an overall total score of at least 70%. Continuation is also subject to the approval of the proposed research proposal, and the availability and willingness of an appropriate supervisor

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