History of Art MPhil/PhD

UCL (University College London)

The PhD in the History of Art requires independent, self-motivated research and will teach students to formulate and convey their ideas to specialised and broader audiences. It will enable students to develop original thinking on all aspects of visual culture, drawing on historical and contemporary cultural debates. Students gain experience working in different kinds of archives and with varying approaches to visual material. PhD students can work as Teaching Assistants in the department; the combination of research and teaching skills prepares them for the diverse demands of an academic career. Our PhD can also prepare students for senior curatorial or management positions in museums or the heritage industry. A PhD in the History of Art department will allow you to pursue independent, original research and encourage you to develop work that engages with various historical and contemporary cultural debates. As a PhD student, you will be an essential part of our research community; as such, we invite you to attend our various seminar series and conferences and to be involved in producing the events. We offer opportunities to train as a Teaching Assistant, providing valuable preparation for the demands of an academic career. Our MPhil/PhD History of Art is suitable for candidates wishing to pursue research in one of the most dynamic and pioneering centres for the study of art history in the world.