History of Art MPhil (Research)
University of Glasgow
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We have a vibrant student community in the History of Art with many research projects and external collaborations.OVERVIEWAreas available for research supervision include:European art historical periods, particularly medieval, Renaissance, 17th, 18th and 19th centuriesModernist studies, particularly Dada and SurrealismChinese art and culturethe development and application of art theory, particularly gender and post-1945collecting practices, collections and museums technical art history: ...Read more

We have a vibrant student community in the History of Art with many research projects and external collaborations.

OVERVIEW

Areas available for research supervision include:

  • European art historical periods, particularly medieval, Renaissance, 17th, 18th and 19th centuries
  • Modernist studies, particularly Dada and Surrealism
  • Chinese art and culture
  • the development and application of art theory, particularly gender and post-1945
  • collecting practices, collections and museums technical art history: interdisciplinary research into artists’ materials, methods, and studio practices in the past and present, artists’ intent, authenticity and authentication
  • material culture studies, particularly decorative art and design history
  • dress textile history
  • textile conservation and textile conservation science.

Our research degrees offer unique opportunities for:

  • object-based learning using outstanding local collections and archives
  • training in research methods and skills
  • participation in many extra-curricular activities in the School of Culture and Creative Arts, detailed on our Student Life pages. Study is complemented by a lively programme of research seminars, to which postgraduates contributes, which includes lectures delivered by leading art and design historians, conservators and other visiting academics.

Thesis length: 30,000-40,000 words (including references and bibliography).

A Master of Philosophy (Research) requires you to undertake a postgraduate course of special study and research that represents a distinct contribution to knowledge.

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28th
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27 Feb 23

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16 Nov 22

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Our regular standard of admission is at least an Upper Second Class Honours degree (2:1), although candidates will usually also have completed or be undertaking a Masters qualification.

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