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MPhil/PhD History of Art at Birkbeck, University of London

Birkbeck, University of London, United Kingdom

Programme overview

We are a strong interdisciplinary group in history of art at Birkbeck with multiple research collaborations with museums, galleries and heritage organisations and a ranking in the top four nationally for Art and Design research (REF 2021). Our vibrant postgraduate research community benefits from our proximity to national libraries, collections and archives. Our Gordon Square building - once home to John Maynard Keynes and members of the Bloomsbury Group - houses the Jo Spence Archive and Peltz Gallery and hosts the leading journal History of Photography.

Faculty: School of Historical Studies  |  Duration: Four years full-time, on campus; Seven years part-time, on campus  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time  |  Intake: October 2027 | January 2028 | April 2028  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

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Entry requirements

The entry requirement for this MPhil/PhD History of Art is a good degree, usually including history of art. A 2000-word research proposal must be submitted with your application. English language: IELTS Academic 7.0 overall with at least 6.0 in each component.

Domestic applicants: GBP 2,780 a year (2026/27). Part-time home students; Four years full-time or seven years part-time, on campus, starting in January 2027 Source

International applicants: GBP 8,230 a year (2026/27). Part-time international students; Four years full-time or seven years part-time, on campus, starting in January 2027 Source

Intake: October 2027 | January 2028 | April 2028

Duration: Four years full-time, on campus; Seven years part-time, on campus

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