Study Programme Details
| City: | Birmingham |
| Country: | United Kingdom |
| Admission Sessions: | Autumn Session |
| Mode of Study: | Fully on Site |
About this Study Course
Dive deep into the captivating world of art history with the MRes History of Art program. This immersive course offers you the opportunity to undertake an independent research project within one of the UK’s most well-resourced departments. Here, you will engage with a broad spectrum of art historical topics, guided by expert academics renowned for their innovative approaches. The program emphasizes hands-on research and essential training, positioning you to explore new trends and methodologies in art history. With access to cutting-edge resources and a dynamic academic environment, you’ll be poised to make meaningful contributions to the field.
Overview
The MRes History of Art allows you to pursue research in any aspect of art history, tailored to your interests and agreed upon with your supervisor. Much of the teaching occurs at the Barber Institute of Fine Arts, which boasts an impressive gallery collection, a dedicated research library, and specialized study rooms. This setting is not just a backdrop but an active part of your learning experience. Beyond the institute, the university’s award-winning art installations across the campus and Birmingham itself provide endless inspiration. Our distinguished faculty will mentor you through your research, ensuring that your academic journey is both stimulating and transformative.
Admission Requirements
- A good (normally 2:1 or above) Honours degree or an equivalent qualification in a relevant area.
- For PhD applicants, a Master’s qualification at Merit level or above (or its international equivalent) in a relevant field is required.
- Consideration is given to relevant academic and professional experience.
- For distance learning research programs, demonstrate time, commitment, facilities, and experience for studying by distance learning.
- International qualifications are accepted; please refer to the university’s qualification guide.
- English language requirements: IELTS 6.5 (with no less than 6.0 in any band), TOEFL 88, Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic 59, or Cambridge English Advanced with a minimum score of 176. Alternative options include enrolling in an English for Academic Purposes Presessional Course.
- Criticism and Methods in the History of Art and Visual Culture
- Postgraduate Research Training and Methods A & B
- Aesthetics and the Philosophy of Art
- Exhibition Cultures
- What is British Art?
- Made in Birmingham: Art and Urban Space
- Enterprising Cultures
- Berlin 1890-1939: Symphony of a (Great?) City
- Contemporary Art and Home
- Inside Out: Interior and Interiority in French Art, Design and Visual Culture 1850–1940
- ‘Islamic’ Aesthetics in Art
- Michelangelo
- Paris Moderne 1850–1930: Image, Myth, Femininity
- Pre-Raphaelites: Contexts, Approaches and Reputations
- Rodin Reconsidered
- Sound and Vision: Word, Music, Image 1860-Now
- An Unnatural History: Animals in Western Art, 1750-present day
- Women and Artistic Culture 1400–1600
UK: £6,780 full-time; £3,390 part-time
International: £21,840 full-time
Future Career Outcomes
Graduates of the MRes History of Art program frequently move into prestigious roles across the art and cultural sectors. Alumni have become influential art historians, contributing critical scholarship to the field. Others have taken up positions as museum curators or art gallery managers, where they leverage their expertise to shape public engagement with art. The program’s rigorous training and comprehensive research skills prepare graduates to meet the evolving demands of the art world, making them highly sought after for roles that require deep historical knowledge and a nuanced understanding of visual culture.
Related Career Pathways
Archivist or Museum Curator, Art Gallery Curator, Art Gallery Director, Art Historian, Museum Curator
Visa Requirements:
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