MPhil in Art History

The MPhil in Art History is undertaken by a 50,000 dissertation.  The topics available for research supervision are those listed under Areas of Study. The dissertation is intended for students who wish to pursue a protracted and sustained study of Art History with a view to producing original research in a specified area. You and your supervisor will determine a pattern for study, the submission of written work, and tutorials. Study is undertaken through supervision in the context of one-to-one tutorials, research seminars, supported study in research, writing, and oral delivery, independent study, and essays or projects.

Duration of the Programme

The MPhil is normally one year of full-time residence or two years part-time. The thesis can be submitted at the end of the period of candidature with up to a further two years for full-time, or three years for part-time students.

Areas of Study

We offer a stimulating environment for postgraduate study and research in both fine art and art history. We are committed to art as an intellectual pursuit and a professional discipline; one which requires training, skill and practice as well as individual creativity. Students are chosen for their appropriateness to the professional and research interest of staff, and much of the tuition is by means of regular individual tutorials. Students are assigned to a supervisor and a particular area of study in Drawing, Painting, Printmaking, Book Illustration, Photography or Art History.

Art History studies in:

  • British Art
  • Ceramics
  • Contemporary Painting
  • Graphic Art (Book Illustration, Drawing, Photography, and Printmaking)
  • Nineteenth Century European Art
  • Museum and Gallery Studies
  • Visual Culture of Religion
  • Wales and Art
  • Women's Art, Craft, and Design

Fine Art studies in

  • Book Illustration
  • Drawing
  • Painting
  • Photography
  • Printmaking

Entry Requirements

If you wish to apply for a PhD in Art History then you should submit a previous dissertation and/or essays indicative of your academic attainment in this discipline.

Non-native English speakers are required to take a University recognised test of academic English language proficiency with required minimum proficiency levels equating to an IELTS score of 6.5 or a TOEFL score of 580 (paper based test) or 237 (computer based) with an essay rating of 5.0. Applicants who have successfully undertaken a Bachelors degree in a UK University are exempt from this requirement.

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