PhD Art History and Visual Culture
University of Exeter
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Art History and Visual Culture at Exeter is a renowned hub of research, practice, and teaching, offering a supportive and stimulating environment for postgraduate research that attracts students from all over the world. Our interdisciplinary ethos fosters scholarly inquiry and practice-based investigation, supported by established connections beyond the University with prominent national and international museums, galleries, and research institutions. This programme enables students to ...Read more

Art History and Visual Culture at Exeter is a renowned hub of research, practice, and teaching, offering a supportive and stimulating environment for postgraduate research that attracts students from all over the world. Our interdisciplinary ethos fosters scholarly inquiry and practice-based investigation, supported by established connections beyond the University with prominent national and international museums, galleries, and research institutions. This programme enables students to undertake a substantial research project within the field of art history and visual culture, aligned with the scholarly expertise of staff in the department. Research specialisms encompass a wide range of periods and methodological approaches, from the Renaissance period to the present day. The programme culminates in the submission of a comprehensive written thesis, typically between 80,000 and 100,000 words in length.

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27 Nov 23

The campus is very beautiful, especially throughout the changing seasons here in the UK. The facilities from the sports centre to the forum and different buildings are good...Read more

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Students applying to enter directly into the MPhil/PhD programme would normally be expected to have a Masters degree with Merit or equivalent in a related subject, or other relevant qualifications such as a doctorate in another subject.

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27 Nov 23
Art History and Visual Culture - BA (Hons)
The campus is very beautiful, especially throughout the changing seasons here in the UK. The facilities from the sports centre to the forum and different buildings are good....
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University of Exeter
University of Exeter , Exeter

A member of the prestigious Russell Group of universities, the University of Exeter ranks in 11th place in the UK (Complete...

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University of Exeter
Northcote House Exeter Devon EX4 4QJ United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Exeter Central  0.4 miles away

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