PhD in Art History

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Qualification

PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

Location

University of St Andrews

Study mode

Full Time

Start date

OCT

Duration

3 Years

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Course info

The PhD is a research degree based upon three years (six semesters) or full-time study or six years (12 semesters) of part-time study. Students are initially registered as General Research Students for a probationary period of twelve months. After a progress review, which includes the submission of a substantive piece of written work for evaluation, students are registered for the PhD. The degree examination is based upon a thesis of no more than 80,000 words, which is expected to make a ...Read more

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CUG Ranking

CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2026

4th

What students say

Academically, I feel engaged in the module content and work. However, the uni could do more to help students and make them feel part of the community at such a low time. It can..Read more

It is very cold up in St Andrews, we are by the coast so we get very windy weather, be prepared! Be very prepared! Wrap up..Read more

Entry requirements

Admission to research study within the Faculties of Arts and Divinity is normally on the basis of a good Masters degree which must be related to your area of research.

Tuition fees

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£20,940 per year

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Accomodation (self-catered residences) - 7816 (Per Year)

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Latest reviews

Latest Art History reviews

Student Reviewer

29 Mar 21

Art History - MA (Hons)

Academically, I feel engaged in the module content and work. However, the uni could do more to help students and make them feel part of the community at such a low time. It can...

Student Reviewer

09 Mar 15

Art History and English - MA (Hons)

It is very cold up in St Andrews, we are by the coast so we get very windy weather, be prepared! Be very prepared! Wrap up...

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