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Kingston University: Aesthetics and Art Theory
Institution | Kingston University View institution profile |
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Department | Humanities |
Web | www.kingston.ac.uk/postgraduate |
admissionsops@kingston.ac.uk | |
Telephone | 02033089932 |
Study type | Taught |
MA
Summary
**Reasons to choose Kingston**
- This course is taught by leading specialists in the internationally renowned Centre for Research in Modern European Philosophy (CRMEP).
- Unlike most courses on art theory, it grounds its problems and concepts in their appropriate philosophical context.
- The course will prepare you for careers in the arts, education and public policy, and for doctoral research across the humanities and social sciences.
**About this course**
This course combines a grounding in philosophical aesthetics in the modern European tradition with a study of contemporary art theory and the philosophy of art history. It offers an overview of philosophical approaches to modern art, distinguishing between ‘aesthetic’, ‘Romantic’ and ‘Modernist’ problematics and considers current debates on situated and ‘planetary’ aesthetics. Modules engage with figures like Walter Benjamin, Theodor Adorno, Gilles Deleuze, Jacques Rancière, Rosalind Krauss and Benjamin Buchloh.You will study at the UK’s leading Centre for Research in Modern European Philosophy at Kingston University, which hosts conferences, workshops and regular seminars.
**Example modules**
- Kant and the Aesthetic Tradition
- Art Theory: Modernism, Avant-Garde, Contemporary
- Planetary Aesthetics
For a full list of modules please visit the Kingston University course webpage.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | Applicants must normally have a 2:1 or above honours degree in Philosophy or a related subject. |
Location | Penrhyn Road Campus Penrhyn Road Kingston upon Thames KT1 2EE |
Fees
EU | 15800 GBP for Year 1 |
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England | 8770 GBP for Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | 8770 GBP for Year 1 |
Scotland | 8770 GBP for Year 1 |
Wales | 8770 GBP for Year 1 |
International | 15800 GBP for Year 1 |
Summary
**Reasons to choose Kingston**
- This course is taught by leading specialists in the internationally renowned Centre for Research in Modern European Philosophy (CRMEP).
- Unlike most courses on art theory, it grounds its problems and concepts in their appropriate philosophical context.
- The course will prepare you for careers in the arts, education and public policy, and for doctoral research across the humanities and social sciences.
**About this course**
This course combines a grounding in philosophical aesthetics in the modern European tradition with a study of contemporary art theory and the philosophy of art history. It offers an overview of philosophical approaches to modern art, distinguishing between ‘aesthetic’, ‘Romantic’ and ‘Modernist’ problematics and considers current debates on situated and ‘planetary’ aesthetics. Modules engage with figures like Walter Benjamin, Theodor Adorno, Gilles Deleuze, Jacques Rancière, Rosalind Krauss and Benjamin Buchloh.You will study at the UK’s leading Centre for Research in Modern European Philosophy at Kingston University, which hosts conferences, workshops and regular seminars.
**Example modules**
- Kant and the Aesthetic Tradition
- Art Theory: Modernism, Avant-Garde, Contemporary
- Planetary Aesthetics
For a full list of modules please visit the Kingston University course webpage.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
---|---|
Entry requirements | Applicants must normally have a 2:1 or above honours degree in Philosophy or a related subject. |
Location | Penrhyn Road Campus Penrhyn Road Kingston upon Thames KT1 2EE |
Fees
EU | 8690 GBP for Year 1 |
---|---|
England | 4823 GBP for Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | 4823 GBP for Year 1 |
Scotland | 4823 GBP for Year 1 |
Wales | 4823 GBP for Year 1 |
International | 8690 GBP for Year 1 |
Summary
**Reasons to choose Kingston**
- This course is taught by leading specialists in the internationally renowned Centre for Research in Modern European Philosophy (CRMEP).
- Unlike most courses on art theory, it grounds its problems and concepts in their appropriate philosophical context.
- The course will prepare you for careers in the arts, education and public policy, and for doctoral research across the humanities and social sciences.
**About this course**
This course combines a grounding in philosophical aesthetics in the modern European tradition with a study of contemporary art theory and the philosophy of art history. It offers an overview of philosophical approaches to modern art, distinguishing between ‘aesthetic’, ‘Romantic’ and ‘Modernist’ problematics and considers current debates on situated and ‘planetary’ aesthetics. Modules engage with figures like Walter Benjamin, Theodor Adorno, Gilles Deleuze, Jacques Rancière, Rosalind Krauss and Benjamin Buchloh.You will study at the UK’s leading Centre for Research in Modern European Philosophy at Kingston University, which hosts conferences, workshops and regular seminars.
**Example modules**
- Kant and the Aesthetic Tradition
- Art Theory: Modernism, Avant-Garde, Contemporary
- Planetary Aesthetics
For a full list of modules please visit the Kingston University course webpage.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
---|---|
Entry requirements | Applicants must normally have a 2:1 or above honours degree in Philosophy or a related subject. |
Location | Penrhyn Road Campus Penrhyn Road Kingston upon Thames KT1 2EE |
Fees
EU | 15800 GBP for Year 1 |
---|---|
England | 8770 GBP for Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | 8770 GBP for Year 1 |
Scotland | 8770 GBP for Year 1 |
Wales | 8770 GBP for Year 1 |
International | 15800 GBP for Year 1 |
Summary
**Reasons to choose Kingston**
- This course is taught by leading specialists in the internationally renowned Centre for Research in Modern European Philosophy (CRMEP).
- Unlike most courses on art theory, it grounds its problems and concepts in their appropriate philosophical context.
- The course will prepare you for careers in the arts, education and public policy, and for doctoral research across the humanities and social sciences.
**About this course**
This course combines a grounding in philosophical aesthetics in the modern European tradition with a study of contemporary art theory and the philosophy of art history. It offers an overview of philosophical approaches to modern art, distinguishing between ‘aesthetic’, ‘Romantic’ and ‘Modernist’ problematics and considers current debates on situated and ‘planetary’ aesthetics. Modules engage with figures like Walter Benjamin, Theodor Adorno, Gilles Deleuze, Jacques Rancière, Rosalind Krauss and Benjamin Buchloh.You will study at the UK’s leading Centre for Research in Modern European Philosophy at Kingston University, which hosts conferences, workshops and regular seminars.
**Example modules**
- Kant and the Aesthetic Tradition
- Art Theory: Modernism, Avant-Garde, Contemporary
- Planetary Aesthetics
For a full list of modules please visit the Kingston University course webpage.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
---|---|
Entry requirements | Applicants must normally have a 2:1 or above honours degree in Philosophy or a related subject. |
Location | Penrhyn Road Campus Penrhyn Road Kingston upon Thames KT1 2EE |
Fees
EU | 8690 GBP for Year 1 |
---|---|
England | 4823 GBP for Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | 4823 GBP for Year 1 |
Scotland | 4823 GBP for Year 1 |
Wales | 4823 GBP for Year 1 |
International | 8690 GBP for Year 1 |
Summary
Reasons to choose Kingston:
– This course is taught by leading specialists in the internationally renowned Centre for Research in Modern European Philosophy (CRMEP).
– Unlike most courses on art theory, it grounds its problems and concepts in the appropriate philosophical context.
– The course will prepare you for careers in the arts, education and public policy, and for doctoral research across the humanities and social sciences.
About this course:
This course combines a grounding in philosophical aesthetics in the modern European tradition with a study of contemporary art theory and the philosophy of art history. It offers an overview of philosophical approaches to modern art, distinguishing between ‘aesthetic’, ‘Romantic’ and ‘Modernist’ problematics and considers current debates on situated and ‘planetary’ aesthetics.
Modules include the study of works by Walter Benjamin, Theodor Adorno, Gilles Deleuze, Jacques Rancière, Rosalind Krauss and Benjamin Buchloh.
You will study at the UK’s leading Centre for Research in Modern European Philosophy at Kingston University, which hosts conferences, workshops and regular seminars.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
---|---|
Entry requirements | A 2:1 or above honours degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline. |
Location | Penrhyn Road Campus Penrhyn Road Kingston upon Thames KT1 2EE |
Fees
EU | 15400 GBP for Year 1 |
---|---|
England | 8560 GBP for Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | 8560 GBP for Year 1 |
Scotland | 8560 GBP for Year 1 |
Wales | 8560 GBP for Year 1 |
International | 15400 GBP for Year 1 |
Summary
Reasons to choose Kingston:
– This course is taught by leading specialists in the internationally renowned Centre for Research in Modern European Philosophy (CRMEP).
– Unlike most courses on art theory, it grounds its problems and concepts in the appropriate philosophical context.
– The course will prepare you for careers in the arts, education and public policy, and for doctoral research across the humanities and social sciences.
About this course:
This course combines a grounding in philosophical aesthetics in the modern European tradition with a study of contemporary art theory and the philosophy of art history. It offers an overview of philosophical approaches to modern art, distinguishing between ‘aesthetic’, ‘Romantic’ and ‘Modernist’ problematics and considers current debates on situated and ‘planetary’ aesthetics.
Modules include the study of works by Walter Benjamin, Theodor Adorno, Gilles Deleuze, Jacques Rancière, Rosalind Krauss and Benjamin Buchloh.
You will study at the UK’s leading Centre for Research in Modern European Philosophy at Kingston University, which hosts conferences, workshops and regular seminars.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
---|---|
Entry requirements | A 2:1 or above honours degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline. |
Location | Penrhyn Road Campus Penrhyn Road Kingston upon Thames KT1 2EE |
Fees
EU | 8470 GBP for Year 1 |
---|---|
England | 4708 GBP for Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | 4708 GBP for Year 1 |
Scotland | 4708 GBP for Year 1 |
Wales | 4708 GBP for Year 1 |
International | 8470 GBP for Year 1 |
Kingston University
Overview
A vibrant, modern and supportive University based across four campuses, Kingston offers a wide range of postgraduate taught and research degrees. It offers people from all backgrounds and countries (148 at the last count) the opportunity to make a difference – not only to their own lives, but also to the world around them.
You’ll earn a postgraduate degree with a difference via 118 years of teaching excellence. We will help you to achieve your career goals by putting your academic knowledge into practice, gaining the problem-solving skills and flexibility you need to adapt to the changing …![endif]-->!--[if>
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