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History of Art MPhil/PhD

UCL (University College London)

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UCL (University College London)

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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    UCL (University College London) - Bloomsbury Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    12-OCT-26

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

The PhD in the History of Art requires independent, self-motivated research and will teach students to formulate and convey their ideas to specialised and broader audiences. It will enable students to develop original thinking on all aspects of visual culture, drawing on historical and contemporary cultural debates. Students gain experience working in different kinds of archives and with varying approaches to visual material. PhD students can work as Teaching Assistants in the department the combination of research and teaching skills prepares them for the diverse demands of an academic career. Our PhD can also prepare students for senior curatorial or management positions in museums or the heritage industry. 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 as such, we invite you to attend our various seminar series and conferences and to be involved in producing the events. We offer opportunities to train as a Teaching Assistant, providing valuable preparation for the demands of an academic career. Our MPhil/PhD History of Art is suitable for candidates wishing to pursue research in one of the most dynamic and pioneering centres for the study of art history in the world.

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 31,300per year

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University information

UCL (University College London)

UCL (University College London)

  • University League Table

    13th

  • Campus address

    UCL (University College London) - Bloomsbury Campus, Gower Street, London, Greater London, WC1E 6BT, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Art & Design

    4th out of 82 3

    6th out of 91

  • Entry standards

    / Max 243
    164 67%

    7th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    67.0 67%

    19th

    16

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.42 86%

    5th

    3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 202
    161 80%

    12th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    80.0 80%

    5th

    1

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.19 80%

    62nd

    4

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