Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- 3 years
- Part-time
- 60 months
- 5 years
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting September 2026
Application deadline not specified.
Students may want to identify a potential supervisor and contact them to discuss their research proposal before they apply.
Language
English
TOEFL iBT: 90
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Glasgow, United Kingdom
Disciplines
- History
- Art History
Overview
Features
Our History of Art research degrees at University of Glasgow offer unique opportunities for:
- object-based learning using outstanding local collections and archives
- training in research methods and skills
- participation in many extra-curricular activities in the School of Culture and Creative Arts, detailed on our Student Life pages. Study is complemented by a lively programme of research seminars, to which postgraduates contributes, which includes lectures delivered by leading art and design historians, conservators and other visiting academics.
Programme Structure
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.
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
TOEFL iBT: 90
Other requirements
General 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.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: 52,336 AUD / year (≈ 27,720 GBP / year)
- Domestic: 9,889 AUD / year (≈ 5,238 GBP / year)
Living costs
Glasgow, United Kingdom
1,171–1,911 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.