Close icon

Personalise what you see on this page.

Choose from the options below. We'll show you information based on your current location as default.

I'M FROM

  • United States
Please select so we can show the most relevant content.

LIVING IN

  • United States
Please select so we can show the most relevant content.

LOOKING FOR

  • Postgraduate courses
Please select so we can show the most relevant content.
Viewing as a student from United States living in United States interested in Postgraduate courses

Art History PhD

University of Sussex

Add to favourites
University of Sussex

Course options

8 options available

  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    University of Sussex

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    APR

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

From world-leading research to our radical approach to the histories of art, from exceptional links with museums and galleries to Brighton’s distinctive arts culture – you’ll find Sussex a truly exceptional place to work on your research project. We offer research supervision in the history of art and architecture, including: visual and material cultures photography studies sound studies feminist and queer art history British and North American art surrealism and its legacies art historiography and the history of art writing history of museums and collections Victorian art and architecture Byzantine art Renaissance art art and empire decolonial practice in museums and heritage performance and audiovisual practices ancient India and Pakistan. Spirit of Sussex Award Feel involved in life at the University, make friends and enrich your experience with us – the Spirit of Sussex Award is our way of recognising your extracurricular and voluntary achievements.

Application deadline

09/03/2026

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 22,575per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of Sussex

University of Sussex

University of Sussex

  • University League Table

    36th

  • Campus address

    University of Sussex, Sussex House, Falmer, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 9RH, United Kingdom

VIEW PROFILE
At Sussex, fresh thinking and international perspectives fuel teaching that matters, helping you thrive in careers anywhere in the world.
A diverse, supportive and inclusive community: at Sussex, you can explore, question and develop as an individual and meet people who will inspire you.
Sussex’s world-leading research underpins your education, meaning that what you learn is at the cutting edge of current knowledge.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    History of Art, Architecture & Design

    15th out of 23

  • Entry standards

    / Max 187
    123 66%

    20th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    52.0 52%

    19th

    1

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.38 85%

    3rd

    2

Is this page useful?

Yes No

Sorry about that...

HOW CAN WE IMPROVE IT?

SUBMIT

Thanks for your feedback!