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The University of Edinburgh: History of Art
| Institution | The University of Edinburgh View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | Edinburgh College of Art |
| Web | https://www.ed.ac.uk/studying |
| Study type | Research |
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
Summary
Our MPhil and PhD degrees are both major pieces of independent research, preparing you for a future in academic scholarship.
We welcome prospective students with a strong idea of what they want to research and how they will carry it out. A willingness to engage with primary-source material and to interpret this alongside existing literature in the field are essential attributes in those wishing to undertake this programme.
Your aim will be to make an original and substantial contribution to knowledge in your chosen area of study.
Undertaking a research degree in History of Art at Edinburgh means you are part of one of the largest groupings of subject experts in the UK. Our students form a dynamic and supportive community working in close collaboration with experienced teachers and researchers within our School and beyond.
As a student, you will have access to the world-class collections of Edinburgh University Library and the National Library of Scotland (one of five legal deposit libraries in the UK).
The University is one of the major centres in the world for the study of the humanities, and interdisciplinary supervision teams are often set up across different schools.
The University of Edinburgh houses outstanding art and manuscript collections developed over the last 400 years, while Edinburgh itself is home to a wealth of major museums, such as the National Galleries of Scotland and National Museums of Scotland.
| Level | SCQF Level 12 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on our website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements. |
| Location | Central area campus George Square Edinburgh EH8 9JZ |
Summary
Our MPhil and PhD degrees are both major pieces of independent research, preparing you for a future in academic scholarship.
We welcome prospective students with a strong idea of what they want to research and how they will carry it out. A willingness to engage with primary-source material and to interpret this alongside existing literature in the field are essential attributes in those wishing to undertake this programme.
Your aim will be to make an original and substantial contribution to knowledge in your chosen area of study.
Undertaking a research degree in History of Art at Edinburgh means you are part of one of the largest groupings of subject experts in the UK. Our students form a dynamic and supportive community working in close collaboration with experienced teachers and researchers within our School and beyond.
As a student, you will have access to the world-class collections of Edinburgh University Library and the National Library of Scotland (one of five legal deposit libraries in the UK).
The University is one of the major centres in the world for the study of the humanities, and interdisciplinary supervision teams are often set up across different schools.
The University of Edinburgh houses outstanding art and manuscript collections developed over the last 400 years, while Edinburgh itself is home to a wealth of major museums, such as the National Galleries of Scotland and National Museums of Scotland.
| Level | SCQF Level 12 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on our website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements. |
| Location | Central area campus George Square Edinburgh EH8 9JZ |
Summary
Our MPhil and PhD degrees are both major pieces of independent research, preparing you for a future in academic scholarship.
We welcome prospective students with a strong idea of what they want to research and how they will carry it out. A willingness to engage with primary-source material and to interpret this alongside existing literature in the field are essential attributes in those wishing to undertake this programme.
Your aim will be to make an original and substantial contribution to knowledge in your chosen area of study.
Undertaking a research degree in History of Art at Edinburgh means you are part of one of the largest groupings of subject experts in the UK. Our students form a dynamic and supportive community working in close collaboration with experienced teachers and researchers within our School and beyond.
As a student, you will have access to the world-class collections of Edinburgh University Library and the National Library of Scotland (one of five legal deposit libraries in the UK).
The University is one of the major centres in the world for the study of the humanities, and interdisciplinary supervision teams are often set up across different schools.
The University of Edinburgh houses outstanding art and manuscript collections developed over the last 400 years, while Edinburgh itself is home to a wealth of major museums, such as the National Galleries of Scotland and National Museums of Scotland.
| Level | SCQF Level 12 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on our website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements. |
| Location | Central area campus George Square Edinburgh EH8 9JZ |
Summary
Our MPhil and PhD degrees are both major pieces of independent research, preparing you for a future in academic scholarship.
We welcome prospective students with a strong idea of what they want to research and how they will carry it out. A willingness to engage with primary-source material and to interpret this alongside existing literature in the field are essential attributes in those wishing to undertake this programme.
Your aim will be to make an original and substantial contribution to knowledge in your chosen area of study.
Undertaking a research degree in History of Art at Edinburgh means you are part of one of the largest groupings of subject experts in the UK. Our students form a dynamic and supportive community working in close collaboration with experienced teachers and researchers within our School and beyond.
As a student, you will have access to the world-class collections of Edinburgh University Library and the National Library of Scotland (one of five legal deposit libraries in the UK).
The University is one of the major centres in the world for the study of the humanities, and interdisciplinary supervision teams are often set up across different schools.
The University of Edinburgh houses outstanding art and manuscript collections developed over the last 400 years, while Edinburgh itself is home to a wealth of major museums, such as the National Galleries of Scotland and National Museums of Scotland.
| Level | SCQF Level 12 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on our website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements. |
| Location | Central area campus George Square Edinburgh EH8 9JZ |
MSc (Res)
Summary
The MSc by Research programme is for students looking for a one-year Masters degree, who have strong research skills and wish to include a substantial research element within their study, and those who also wish to focus their interests and deepen their knowledge of a specific topic.
The History of Art department at Edinburgh College of Art provides a dynamic and supportive research environment for your MSc by Research studies.
The research topics that we can supervise include but are not limited to:
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modern and contemporary art history
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artists’ film and video
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digital culture and internet art
-
medieval art history
-
South Asian art history
-
premodern visual and material cultures
-
eighteenth-century history of art
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Islamic art
-
nineteenth-century art
-
curatorial theory and practice
-
Scottish visual culture
-
Chinese art
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on our website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements. |
| Location | Central area campus George Square Edinburgh EH8 9JZ |
Summary
The MSc by Research programme is for students looking for a one-year Masters degree, who have strong research skills and wish to include a substantial research element within their study, and those who also wish to focus their interests and deepen their knowledge of a specific topic.
The History of Art department at Edinburgh College of Art provides a dynamic and supportive research environment for your MSc by Research studies.
The research topics that we can supervise include but are not limited to:
-
modern and contemporary art history
-
artists’ film and video
-
digital culture and internet art
-
medieval art history
-
South Asian art history
-
premodern visual and material cultures
-
eighteenth-century history of art
-
Islamic art
-
nineteenth-century art
-
curatorial theory and practice
-
Scottish visual culture
-
Chinese art
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on our website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements. |
| Location | Central area campus George Square Edinburgh EH8 9JZ |
Master of Philosophy - MPhil
Summary
Our MPhil and PhD degrees are both major pieces of independent research, preparing you for a future in academic scholarship.
We welcome prospective students with a strong idea of what they want to research and how they will carry it out. A willingness to engage with primary-source material and to interpret this alongside existing literature in the field are essential attributes in those wishing to undertake this programme.
Your aim will be to make an original and substantial contribution to knowledge in your chosen area of study.
Undertaking a research degree in History of Art at Edinburgh means you are part of one of the largest groupings of subject experts in the UK. Our students form a dynamic and supportive community working in close collaboration with experienced teachers and researchers within our School and beyond.
As a student, you will have access to the world-class collections of Edinburgh University Library and the National Library of Scotland (one of five legal deposit libraries in the UK).
The University is one of the major centres in the world for the study of the humanities, and interdisciplinary supervision teams are often set up across different schools.
The University of Edinburgh houses outstanding art and manuscript collections developed over the last 400 years, while Edinburgh itself is home to a wealth of major museums, such as the National Galleries of Scotland and National Museums of Scotland.
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on our website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements. |
| Location | Central area campus George Square Edinburgh EH8 9JZ |
Summary
Our MPhil and PhD degrees are both major pieces of independent research, preparing you for a future in academic scholarship.
We welcome prospective students with a strong idea of what they want to research and how they will carry it out. A willingness to engage with primary-source material and to interpret this alongside existing literature in the field are essential attributes in those wishing to undertake this programme.
Your aim will be to make an original and substantial contribution to knowledge in your chosen area of study.
Undertaking a research degree in History of Art at Edinburgh means you are part of one of the largest groupings of subject experts in the UK. Our students form a dynamic and supportive community working in close collaboration with experienced teachers and researchers within our School and beyond.
As a student, you will have access to the world-class collections of Edinburgh University Library and the National Library of Scotland (one of five legal deposit libraries in the UK).
The University is one of the major centres in the world for the study of the humanities, and interdisciplinary supervision teams are often set up across different schools.
The University of Edinburgh houses outstanding art and manuscript collections developed over the last 400 years, while Edinburgh itself is home to a wealth of major museums, such as the National Galleries of Scotland and National Museums of Scotland.
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on our website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements. |
| Location | Central area campus George Square Edinburgh EH8 9JZ |
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