Overview

Features

Our Art History research specialisms at University of Plymouth stretch from the medieval to the modern eras and encompass expertise in the major art historical periods, from the Middle Ages and the Renaissance to Realism and Modernism.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

The history of collecting and curating.

Postcolonialism and art history.

Meta-painting in Western visual culture.

Political iconography and representations of sexual violence in Medieval and Renaissance Italy.

The reception of the Renaissance and Renaissance artists from 1750 to the present.

The history and practice of art historical writing in Europe in the 19th and early 20th centuries.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-05-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-08-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-04-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-11-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Art History View 44 other PhDs in Art History in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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90

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Other requirements

General requirements

Masters degree or equivalent from a UK higher education institution in a relevant subject.

Applicants normally have to supply a research proposal, personal statement, and occasionally evidence that they are prepared to undertake the proposed project. This may include a portfolio, or a sample of critical writing, depending on their area of study.

You will need to be able to show evidence that you are ready to pursue your proposed project.

Other UK or overseas qualifications may also be accepted – with academic reference.

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Tuition Fee

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International

18750 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 18750 GBP per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Plymouth

731 - 1387 GBP /month

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