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The University of Edinburgh: History of Art
| Institution | The University of Edinburgh View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | Edinburgh College of Art |
| Web | https://www.ed.ac.uk/studying |
| Study type | Research |
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
Summary
At Edinburgh College of Art within the History of Art department we provide a dynamic and supportive research environment for our large and diverse graduate community. What makes us distinct within the History of Art department is our inclusion of global art histories, from Japan and China to the Islamic world and India, in addition to a remarkably wide array of methodologies and period specialisms in more established areas. We have strong groupings of staff in Medieval, Renaissance, Early Modern, Nineteenth-Century, Modern and Contemporary subjects.
The research topics that we can supervise includes but is not limited to:
- Medieval Art History
- South Asian Art History
- Japanese Art
- Renaissance Visual and Material Cultures
- Eighteenth-Century History of Art
- Modern and Contemporary Art History
- Islamic Art
- Nineteenth-Century Art
- Curatorial Theory and Practice
- Scottish Visual Culture
- Early Modern
- Contemporary Art History and Digital Culture
- Contemporary German Art
- Chinese Art
| Level | SCQF Level 12 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on our website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements. |
| Location | Central area campus George Square Edinburgh EH8 9JZ |
Summary
At Edinburgh College of Art within the History of Art department we provide a dynamic and supportive research environment for our large and diverse graduate community. What makes us distinct within the History of Art department is our inclusion of global art histories, from Japan and China to the Islamic world and India, in addition to a remarkably wide array of methodologies and period specialisms in more established areas. We have strong groupings of staff in Medieval, Renaissance, Early Modern, Nineteenth-Century, Modern and Contemporary subjects.
The research topics that we can supervise includes but is not limited to:
- Medieval Art History
- South Asian Art History
- Japanese Art
- Renaissance Visual and Material Cultures
- Eighteenth-Century History of Art
- Modern and Contemporary Art History
- Islamic Art
- Nineteenth-Century Art
- Curatorial Theory and Practice
- Scottish Visual Culture
- Early Modern
- Contemporary Art History and Digital Culture
- Contemporary German Art
- Chinese Art
| Level | SCQF Level 12 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on our website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements. |
| Location | Central area campus George Square Edinburgh EH8 9JZ |
Summary
At Edinburgh College of Art within the History of Art department we provide a dynamic and supportive research environment for our large and diverse graduate community. What makes us distinct within the History of Art department is our inclusion of global art histories, from Japan and China to the Islamic world and India, in addition to a remarkably wide array of methodologies and period specialisms in more established areas. We have strong groupings of staff in Medieval, Renaissance, Early Modern, Nineteenth-Century, Modern and Contemporary subjects.
The research topics that we can supervise includes but is not limited to:
- Medieval Art History
- South Asian Art History
- Japanese Art
- Renaissance Visual and Material Cultures
- Eighteenth-Century History of Art
- Modern and Contemporary Art History
- Islamic Art
- Nineteenth-Century Art
- Curatorial Theory and Practice
- Scottish Visual Culture
- Early Modern
- Contemporary Art History and Digital Culture
- Contemporary German Art
- Chinese Art
| Level | SCQF Level 12 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on our website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements. |
| Location | Central area campus George Square Edinburgh EH8 9JZ |
Summary
At Edinburgh College of Art within the History of Art department we provide a dynamic and supportive research environment for our large and diverse graduate community. What makes us distinct within the History of Art department is our inclusion of global art histories, from Japan and China to the Islamic world and India, in addition to a remarkably wide array of methodologies and period specialisms in more established areas. We have strong groupings of staff in Medieval, Renaissance, Early Modern, Nineteenth-Century, Modern and Contemporary subjects.
The research topics that we can supervise includes but is not limited to:
- Medieval Art History
- South Asian Art History
- Japanese Art
- Renaissance Visual and Material Cultures
- Eighteenth-Century History of Art
- Modern and Contemporary Art History
- Islamic Art
- Nineteenth-Century Art
- Curatorial Theory and Practice
- Scottish Visual Culture
- Early Modern
- Contemporary Art History and Digital Culture
- Contemporary German Art
- Chinese Art
| Level | SCQF Level 12 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on our website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements. |
| Location | Central area campus George Square Edinburgh EH8 9JZ |
MSc (Res)
Summary
At Edinburgh College of Art within the History of Art department we provide a dynamic and supportive research environment in which your MSc by Research studies would be situated. The MSc by Research programme is for students who have strong research skills in place and wish to include a substantial research element within their study. And who also wish to focus their interests and deepen their knowledge of a specific topic.
The research topics that we can supervise includes but is not limited to:
- Medieval Art History
- South Asian Art History
- Renaissance Visual and Material Cultures
- Eighteenth-Century History of Art
- Modern and Contemporary Art History
- Islamic Art
- Nineteenth-Century Art
- Curatorial Theory and Practice
- Scottish Visual Culture
- Early Modern
- Contemporary Art History and Digital Culture
- Contemporary German Art
- Chinese Art
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on our website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements. |
| Location | Central area campus George Square Edinburgh EH8 9JZ |
Summary
At Edinburgh College of Art within the History of Art department we provide a dynamic and supportive research environment in which your MSc by Research studies would be situated. The MSc by Research programme is for students who have strong research skills in place and wish to include a substantial research element within their study. And who also wish to focus their interests and deepen their knowledge of a specific topic.
The research topics that we can supervise includes but is not limited to:
- Medieval Art History
- South Asian Art History
- Renaissance Visual and Material Cultures
- Eighteenth-Century History of Art
- Modern and Contemporary Art History
- Islamic Art
- Nineteenth-Century Art
- Curatorial Theory and Practice
- Scottish Visual Culture
- Early Modern
- Contemporary Art History and Digital Culture
- Contemporary German Art
- Chinese Art
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on our website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements. |
| Location | Central area campus George Square Edinburgh EH8 9JZ |
Master of Philosophy - MPhil
Summary
At Edinburgh College of Art within the History of Art department we provide a dynamic and supportive research environment for our large and diverse graduate community. What makes us distinct within the History of Art department is our inclusion of global art histories, from Japan and China to the Islamic world and India, in addition to a remarkably wide array of methodologies and period specialisms in more established areas. We have strong groupings of staff in Medieval, Renaissance, Early Modern, Nineteenth-Century, Modern and Contemporary subjects.
The research topics that we can supervise includes but is not limited to:
- Medieval Art History
- South Asian Art History
- Japanese Art
- Renaissance Visual and Material Cultures
- Eighteenth-Century History of Art
- Modern and Contemporary Art History
- Islamic Art
- Nineteenth-Century Art
- Curatorial Theory and Practice
- Scottish Visual Culture
- Early Modern
- Contemporary Art History and Digital Culture
- Contemporary German Art
- Chinese Art
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on our website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements. |
| Location | Central area campus George Square Edinburgh EH8 9JZ |
Summary
At Edinburgh College of Art within the History of Art department we provide a dynamic and supportive research environment for our large and diverse graduate community. What makes us distinct within the History of Art department is our inclusion of global art histories, from Japan and China to the Islamic world and India, in addition to a remarkably wide array of methodologies and period specialisms in more established areas. We have strong groupings of staff in Medieval, Renaissance, Early Modern, Nineteenth-Century, Modern and Contemporary subjects.
The research topics that we can supervise includes but is not limited to:
- Medieval Art History
- South Asian Art History
- Japanese Art
- Renaissance Visual and Material Cultures
- Eighteenth-Century History of Art
- Modern and Contemporary Art History
- Islamic Art
- Nineteenth-Century Art
- Curatorial Theory and Practice
- Scottish Visual Culture
- Early Modern
- Contemporary Art History and Digital Culture
- Contemporary German Art
- Chinese Art
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on our website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements. |
| Location | Central area campus George Square Edinburgh EH8 9JZ |
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