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PhD Art History at University of Plymouth

University of Plymouth, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Explore 21st century art history and learn about this ever-expanding discipline, marked by interdisciplinary cross-overs, varied and competing methodologies, and a huge range of objects of study that can break through the boundaries of the traditional notion of ‘art’. Our research specialisms stretch from the medieval to the modern eras and encompass expertise in the major art historical periods, from the Middle Ages and the Renaissance to Realism and Modernism.

Faculty: School of Law, Humanities and Social Sciences  |  Duration: Full time: 2-4 years Part time: 4-8 years  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time route available  |  Location: Plymouth, England, United Kingdom

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Application information

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition, band 2 Source

International applicants: GBP 19,315 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition, band 2 Source

Duration: Full time: 2-4 years Part time: 4-8 years

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