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PostgraduateMA (Res)

History of Art PhD

University of Birmingham
Birmingham, England
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1 yearDuration
£23,390Per Year (Intl)
£5,181Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by University of Birmingham, the MA (Res) History of Art PhD provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in history, philosophy, and theology. Based in Birmingham, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time structure. Conduct your own research project in an area of History of Art that interests you. Join a renowned Art History, Curating and Visual Studies Department and benefit from exceptional resources including an on-campus fine art gallery. We offer a range of research expertise from medieval and Renaissance art and architecture to contemporary global art. One of our research strengths is British art, but we're excited to hear about research proposals exploring art from across the world. 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, and a 95% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Research Methods in Art History
Historiography and Critical Theory
Archival Research and Primary Sources
Curatorial Practice and Exhibition Studies
Visual Analysis and Interpretation
Specialised Research Seminar
Contextual Studies in Global Art
Doctoral Thesis Research Project
Academic Year:2025-26 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic67

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£23,390

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£23,390

Home Student Fee

£5,181

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

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💼 Employment Breakdown

70%Working
10%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
95%Professional Jobs
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About University of Birmingham

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