MPhil (Research) History of Art

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: interdisciplinary research into artists’ materials, methods, and studio practices in the past and present, artists’ intent, authenticity and authenticationmaterial culture studies, particularly decorative art and design historydress textile historytextile conservation and textile conservation science.Our research degrees offer unique opportunities for:object-based learning using outstanding local collections and archivestraining in research methods and skillsparticipation 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.