PhD Art
Aberystwyth UniversityAberystwyth, United Kingdom
Course overview
We offer a stimulating environment for postgraduate study and research in both fine art and art history. We are committed to art as an intellectual pursuit and a professional discipline; one which requires training, skill and practice as well as individual creativity. Students are chosen for their appropriateness to the professional and research interest of staff, and much of the tuition is by means of regular individual tutorials.
Areas of Art History research supervision include: Landscape and environment. Art and Science History of Printmaking History and Historiography of Impressionism and plein air landscapes. History and historiography of C19 French art and print culture Technologies and cultures of colour in C19 Europe Pre-Raphaelites Art in Wales (1750-1950) Visual cultures of nationalism and imperialism Histories of collecting and reception Class and labour in artistic identity and practice Documentary Photography.
Areas of Fine Art research supervision include: Drawing and Painting Art and Environment Art and Science Photography The Uncanny The History and practice of printmaking including lithography Interdisciplinary practice (video, sound, installation and site-specific performance).
Key highlights
- Research supervision available in both fine art and art history
- Tuition mainly through regular individual tutorials with supervising staff
- Students matched to staff professional and research interests
- Art history specialisms include Pre-Raphaelites and Art in Wales 1750-1950
- Fine art practice includes printmaking, lithography, photography and painting
- Interdisciplinary practice spanning video, sound, installation and performance
Entry requirements
- Additional condition: portfolio — MA Art History, or equivalent, and submission of a satisfactory portfolio.
Scholarships
AberDoc Scholarship
Tuition fees (up to the UK (Home) rate of £5,006 per annum). A maintenance allowance of approximately £20,780 per annum and access to a travel and conference fund (max. £1000 per annum) will also be provided.
AberGrad Scholarship
A £1,000 tuition fee discount is available to Aberystwyth graduates.
Up to £1,000Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship
UK First Honours degree will be eligible for a £3,000 discount; UK Upper Second (2:1) or Lower Second (2:2) degree will receive a £2,000 discount.
Careers this course leads to
- University lecturer in art or art history
- Practising artist
- Museum or gallery curator
- Postdoctoral researcher
- Arts administrator
- Art critic or writer
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Aberystwyth University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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