Birmingham,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MRes History of Art in Birmingham United Kingdom | University of Birmingham
University of Birmingham
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Birmingham United Kingdom
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Research)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
21,840
(c. USD29,225.2)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
Program overview
Delve into Art History and take advantage of our outstanding facilities to advance your academic pursuits. This MRes program empowers you to pursue independent research while receiving crucial training to bolster your work. Cultivate abilities for both PhD studies and professional careers. Expand your Art History expertise through structured coursework, transforming into a self-assured researcher, and undertake a significant supervised research project with guidance from field specialists.Program highlights
Birmingham provides comprehensive support for diverse research interests, offering specialized training to strengthen your work.Our faculty possess deep knowledge spanning medieval to modern art and welcome research proposals examining global artistic traditions. Participate in our departmental blog 'The Golovine,' showcasing student and researcher experiences within our community.
Enrich your learning at our on-site art museum, The Barber Institute of Fine Arts, plus numerous galleries throughout Birmingham and the West Midlands.
Access exceptional resources in one of the UK's top Art History departments, featuring the Barber Institute research library, University Main Library, and Cadbury Research Library's Special Collections.
Join the 8th-ranked Art History program in the UK according to the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (Times Higher Education).
The MRes program blends structured postgraduate education with comprehensive independent research.Career prospects
Pursuing graduate studies in Art History, Curating and Visual Studies at Birmingham equips you with versatile skills applicable to various professions. These include research and analytical capabilities, deadline-driven writing proficiency, and excellent communication skills.Our alumni have entered diverse roles such as:Museum directors and curators
Exhibition organizers
High school educators
Notable employers of our graduates include:Imperial War Museums
Saatchi Gallery
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Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Our requirements for postgraduate research are dependent on the type of programme you are applying for:
For MRes and MA by Research programmes, entry to our programmes usually requires a good (normally a 2:1 or above) Honours degree, or an equivalent qualification if you were educated outside the UK, usually in a relevant area.
Applicants for a PhD will also need to hold a Masters qualification at Merit level or above (or its international equivalent), usually in a relevant area.
Any academic and professional qualifications or relevant professional experience you may have are normally taken into account, and in some cases, form an integral part of the entrance requirements.
If you are applying for distance learning research programmes, you will also be required to demonstrate that you have the time, commitment, facilities and experience to study by distance learning.
IELTS 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any band is equivalent to:
TOEFL: 88 overall with no less than 21 in Reading, 21 Listening, 22 Speaking and 21 in Writing
For MRes and MA by Research programmes, entry to our programmes usually requires a good (normally a 2:1 or above) Honours degree, or an equivalent qualification if you were educated outside the UK, usually in a relevant area.
Applicants for a PhD will also need to hold a Masters qualification at Merit level or above (or its international equivalent), usually in a relevant area.
Any academic and professional qualifications or relevant professional experience you may have are normally taken into account, and in some cases, form an integral part of the entrance requirements.
If you are applying for distance learning research programmes, you will also be required to demonstrate that you have the time, commitment, facilities and experience to study by distance learning.
IELTS 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any band is equivalent to:
TOEFL: 88 overall with no less than 21 in Reading, 21 Listening, 22 Speaking and 21 in Writing
Tuition
GBP
21,840