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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Streatham Campus
Full Time
Sep 2026
4 Year
Art History and Visual Culture at Exeter is a renowned hub of research, practice, and teaching, offering a supportive and stimulating environment for postgraduate research that attracts students from all over the world. Our interdisciplinary ethos fosters scholarly inquiry and practice-based investigation, supported by established connections beyond the University with prominent national and international museums, galleries, and research institutions. This programme enables students to undertake a substantial research project within the field of art history and visual culture, aligned with the scholarly expertise of staff in the department. Research specialisms encompass a wide range of periods and methodological approaches, from the Renaissance period to the present day. The programme culminates in the submission of a comprehensive written thesis, typically between 80,000 and 100,000 words in length.
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