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PostgraduateDoctor of Philosophy

History of Art

University of York
York, England
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3 yearsDuration
£25,350Per Year (Intl)
£5,181Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by University of York, the PhD History of Art provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in history, philosophy, and theology. Based in York, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time and part-time structure. The History of Art department is one of the world's foremost departments for postgraduate study and research, with wide-ranging and internationally renowned expertise in western art and architecture from the early medieval to the contemporary periods. Our postgraduate students, who join us from across the UK and around the world, come from a diverse range of academic backgrounds. International tuition fees are £25,350 per year, home/UK fees are £5,181 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 83% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £21,500 within three years, a 90% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Historiography and Critical Theory
Medieval Art and Architecture
Renaissance and Baroque Studies
Modern and Contemporary Art History
Research Methods in Art History
Architectural History and Analysis
Seminar in Specialised Research
Thesis Development and Independent Research
Academic Year:2027-28 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementFirst Class

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic61

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£25,350

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£76,050

Home Student Fee

£5,181

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

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20%Studying
20%Work & Study
30%Professional Jobs
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About University of York

University of York offers History of Art as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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#20UK Ranking
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