PhD History of Art at University of Glasgow

Programme overview

Research degrees in History of Art are based in the School of Culture and Creative Arts and offer supervision in European art from the medieval period to the 19th century, modernist studies, Chinese art and culture, art theory, collecting and museums, technical art history, material culture, dress and textile history, and textile conservation.

Faculty: School of Culture & Creative Arts, College of Arts & Humanities | Duration: 3 years full-time; 5 years part-time | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Students benefit from object-based learning using local collections and archives, research methods training, and a programme of research seminars.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Usually a 2.1 honours degree; candidates are also usually expected to have completed or be undertaking a Master's qualification. Documents: academic transcripts and degree certificates, CV, research proposal, two references and named supervisor information. International applicants from non-English-speaking countries: IELTS Academic 7.0 overall with no subtest below 6.5 (equivalent TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic and other tests are accepted; tests must be taken within 2 years 5 months of the start date).

Requirements published at program group level.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). 2027/28 UK fee to be confirmed; 2026/27 fee shown; part-time is charged at half the full-time fee Source

International applicants: GBP 28,275 a year (2027/28). Annual full-time fee; part-time is charged at half the full-time fee Source

Intake: September

Duration: 3 years full-time; 5 years part-time

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