Reasons to Apply

• MRes Art: Theory and Philosophy enables you to pursue your studies whilst also undertaking part-time employment, internships or care responsibilities.You are expected to commit 30 hours per week to your studies; your taught input will normally be scheduled over a maximum of two to three days per week during term time.
• YouÕll explore key issues including philosophy's relevance for the theorisation of art, politics, philosophy and art, philosophical approaches to contemporary art, and philosophy and art in a globalised context.
• YouÕll benefit from productive exchanges and development of ideas between MA Fine Art practitioners and MRes historians, theorists and philosophers.
• YouÕll be introduced to the professional world of research and debate, supported by lectures from visiting scholars and philosophers.
• You'll gain skills in close textual analysis, comprehension, reconstruction and interpretation of philosophical arguments, while building expertise in critical analysis and reflection.
• Our graduates will be well placed to progress to MPhil or PhD research or for a professional future in academic institutions, the arts, and publishing.