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President's Doctoral Scholar Award
University of Manchester · Postgraduate
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PostgraduateDoctor of Philosophy
Art History and Visual Studies
University of ManchesterManchester, England
3 yearsDuration
£11,250Per Year (Intl)
£2,619Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate
Course Overview
The PhD Art History and Visual Studies at University of Manchester is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about developing versatile expertise. Based in Manchester, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time and part-time structure. This programme offers the opportunity to conduct in-depth research in an area of particular interest. Our research interests are wide-ranging. Strengths include: - medieval Italy; - Italian and Northern Renaissance; - Renaissance print culture; - history of architecture; - art and science; - British art in the 18th and 19th centuries; - Romanticism and its reception; - the history and theory of the avant-garde; - art and sexuality; - modernism and post-colonialism; - art and psychoanalysis; - poststructuralism; - history and theory of photography; - experimental ... A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Research Methods in Art History
Critical Theory and Visual Culture
Advanced Historiographical Practice
Specialist Research Seminar
Postcolonial and Global Art Histories
Contemporary Art Theory and Practice
Art Historical Discourse and Writing
Doctoral Thesis Research Project
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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 |
| PTE Academic | 76 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£11,250
per year
Total Course Cost (36 months)£33,750
Home Student Fee
£2,619
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Salary data is not yet available for this course.
💼 Employment Breakdown
80%Working
5%Studying
10%Work & Study
3%Seeking Work
75%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data
Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH23-01-02 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
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