PhD in History of Art

Since the Department of History of Art's foundation in 1970, we have established ourselves as one of the world s leading centres for advanced research in the field. We aim to deliver a rigorous, stimulating education in the History of Art and Architecture, with a strong emphasis on the study of works of art and architecture at first-hand. We are proud of our team of staff and students whose impressive performance is critical to sustaining and enhancing the national and international reputation created by our distinguished alumni. A doctoral degree at the Department of History of Art offers the opportunity for independent research under the supervision of an expert departmental member of staff. The Department of History of Art and Architecture has expertise and welcomes candidates in many areas including medieval, Renaissance and early modern, and modern art and architecture, as well as topics involving critical theory and gender.