PostgraduateDoctor of Philosophy

History of Art

Name: History of Art
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The University of Edinburgh

Edinburgh, Scotland

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3 yearsDuration

N/ATuition Fee

£25,000Avg. Graduate Salary

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Course Overview

Offered by The University of Edinburgh, the PhD History of Art provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in creative arts and design. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time and part-time structure. Our MPhil and PhD degrees are both major pieces of independent research, preparing you for a future in academic scholarship. We welcome prospective students with a strong idea of what they want to research and how they will carry it out. A willingness to engage with primary-source material and to interpret this alongside existing literature in the field are essential attributes in those wishing to undertake this programme. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 91% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £21,000 within three years, a 94% continuation rate, and 76% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Research Methodology in Art History

Critical Theory and Historiography

Advanced Archival Studies

Primary Source Analysis and Interpretation

Specialised Research Seminar

Contextual Studies in Art History

Professional Development and Academic Practice

Doctoral Thesis Research

Academic Year:2026-27 entry

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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement

2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

Test	Overall	L	R	W	S
IELTS Academic	6.5	6	6	6	6

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

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Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — The University of Edinburgh

Time After Graduation	Lower Quartile Salary	Median Salary	Upper Quartile Salary
15 months	£23,000	£25,000	£27,000
3 years	£13,500	£21,000	£25,500
5 years	£20,500	£26,500	£34,500

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💼 Employment Breakdown

67%Working

9%Studying

12%Work & Study

2%Seeking Work

62%Professional Jobs

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