Overview

Features

Our History of Art research degrees at University of Glasgow offer unique opportunities for:

object-based learning using outstanding local collections and archives

training in research methods and skills

participation in many extra-curricular activities in the School of Culture and Creative Arts, detailed on our Student Life pages. Study is complemented by a lively programme of research seminars, to which postgraduates contributes, which includes lectures delivered by leading art and design historians, conservators and other visiting academics.

Programme Structure

Areas available for research supervision include:

European art historical periods, particularly medieval, Renaissance, 17th, 18th and 19th centuries

Modernist studies, particularly Dada and Surrealism

Chinese art and culture

the development and application of art theory, particularly gender and post-1945

collecting practices, collections and museums technical art history: interdisciplinary research into artists’ materials, methods, and studio practices in the past and present, artists’ intent, authenticity and authentication

material culture studies, particularly decorative art and design history

dress textile history

textile conservation and textile conservation science.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 60 months

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Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

Our regular standard of admission is at least an Upper Second Class Honours degree (2:1), although candidates will usually also have completed or be undertaking a Masters qualification.

Tuition Fee

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International

25290 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 25290 GBP per year during 36 months.
National

4786 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4786 GBP per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Glasgow

620 - 1012 GBP /month

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