MPhil/PhD in History of Art (2022 Entry)
The MPhil/PhD in History of Art is an advanced research degree, consisting of original research and engagement with current scholarship. It is awarded on the basis of successful completion of an individual research thesis of 80,000 words (60,000 words for MPhil) and an oral examination.
2:i undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in History of Art or related subjects and a Master’s in History of Art or a related subject.
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- Band B
- IELTS overall score of 7.0, minimum component scores of two at 6.0/6.5 and the rest at 7.0 or above.
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There are no additional entry requirements for this course.
Areas for PhD supervision and examples of current research interests of the department’s academic researchers include:
- European Medieval (including British)
- Renaissance and Baroque Art and Architecture
- British Art and Architecture from the 18th to 21st Centuries
- Colonial Art and Empire
- Historiography, Theory and Aesthetics
- French Painting; American Art
- Colour
- Scandinavian Art
- Exhibition and Display
- Sculpture
- Sex, Sexuality and Gender
- Art and Science
- Video and Performance Art
- Latin American Art
Please establish whether the department will be able to supervise and support your research. You will probably already have in mind a member of staff who works in your field as a potential supervisor. However, if you are unsure whether our department has the necessary expertise to supervise your project you should:
- Check our staff research pages
- Check our current research projects
Contact our Director of Graduate Studies, Rosemarie dot Dias at warwick dot ac dot uk, who will be very happy to advise on whether we can support your research and, if so, will put you in touch with a potential supervisor.
You can also see our general University guidance about finding a supervisor.