Is there a rule concerning the length of a thesis?
No, the length of a thesis varies from one to another. Based on our past MPhil theses, the length tends to fall in the range of 100-150 double-spaced pages (25,000 [...]
Do I have to take any elective courses?
No, Art History MPhil and PhD students do not have to take any electives; but if you think a course may contribute to your research, you may do so with [...]
When should I complete all compulsory courses?
Students should have passed all compulsory courses by the end of the probationary period (end of the 12th month). Students who fail to do so will have to apply to the [...]
How often should I submit the Progress Report?
Once every six months. For instance, an MPhil student will have to do 4 reports in total. For more information, please click here.
How many Art History research postgraduate students are accepted each year?
We only have funding to support two or three new RPg students each year, which makes our programmes highly selective. See our research postgraduate intake table here.
If my first degree is not a BA degree, will I still be eligible to apply for a research programme in this department?
Most of our MPhil students have studied art history as an undergraduate; students coming from closely related disciplines such as history, literature, or architecture may also be considered. For students [...]
What is the difference between an MPhil programme and an MA programme?
The MA is a taught master’s degree. Our MAAH is a 12-month program requiring students to complete six courses and write a capstone thesis or “dissertation” of 10,000 words. The [...]
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