History of Art [PhD/MLitt (Research)/MPhil (Research)]
University of Glasgow · Glasgow, United Kingdom
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University of Glasgow · Glasgow, United Kingdom
History of Art [PhD/MLitt (Research)/MPhil (Research)]
Doctoral · Arts
About this programme
Overview Areas available for research supervision include: European art historical periods, particularly medieval, Renaissance, 17th, 18th and 19th centuries Modernist studies, particularly Dada and Surrealism Chinese art and culture the development and application of art theory, particularly gender and post-1945 collecting practices, collections and museums technical art history: interdisciplinary research into artists’ materials, methods, and studio practices in the past and present, artists’ intent, authenticity and authentication material culture studies, particularly decorative art and design history dress textile history textile conservation and textile conservation science. Our research degrees offer unique opportunities for: object-based learning using outstanding local collections and archives training in research methods and skills participation in many extra-curricular activi
- Level
- Doctoral
- Field
- Arts
- Duration
- 3 years
- Tuition
- £27,720 / year
- English
- IELTS 7
- Study mode
- Full-time, Part-time
Entry requirements
Our regular standard of admission is at least an Upper Second Class Honours degree (2:1), although candidates will usually also have completed or be undertaking a Masters qualification.
Visa
- Visa required
- Student visa
- Application fee
- GBP 558
- Proof of funds
- GBP 1,171/mo
- Processing time
- 3–8 weeks
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all — confirm your own case on the official visa page.
Scholarships available (4)
- Commonwealth ScholarshipFully funded
- Charles Wallace Pakistan Trust AwardsPartial funding · Doctoral bursaries: 30 April and 31 October annually
- Great Britain-China Educational Trust Chinese Student AwardsPartial funding · Two rounds yearly: 11 October (autumn) and 11 April (spring)
- Gordon Memorial College Trust Fund GrantsPartial funding · Deadline 2026 round closed. Check official website for future rounds