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History of Art University of Birmingham

Award Attendance Study Duration Start Domestic fees International fees
PhD, DPhil On-Campus Part-time 6 - 7 years September £2090.00 year per find out
PhD, DPhil On-Campus Full-time 3 - 4 years September £4180.00 year per £15210.00 year per

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The Department of Art History, Curating and Visual Studies offers promising candidates the opportunity to carry out research in one of the most dynamic institutions in Britain. The PhD - the most advanced research degree - comprises of a thesis of up to 80,000 words on a subject of your choice and under the expert supervision of an academic member of staff. Your degree will provide excellent preparation for employment and this will be further enhanced by the employability skills training offered through the College of Arts and Law Graduate School. The University also offers a wide range of activities and services to give our students the edge in the job market, including: career planning designed to meet the needs of postgraduates; opportunities to meet employers face-to-face at on-campus recruitment fairs, employer presentations and skills workshops; individual guidance on your job applications, writing your CV and improving your interview technique; and access to comprehensive listings of hundreds of graduate jobs and work experience opportunities.


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