The educational aims of the programme are as follows:
  • Provide teaching and learning to postgraduate students in the history of art and architecture in a range of fields linked to the research interests of the staff
  • Provide high-calibre students with training in relevant research skills and to offer excellent specialist supervision of their individual research in these fields
  • Provide a stimulating environment in which students can reach their full intellectual potential
  • Help students develop a wide range of intellectual abilities and skills which will enable them to make a significant contribution in their chosen careers and walks of life, including academic teaching and research

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the programme, students will have acquired the type of research training required to carry on to the PhD, or if conceived as a standalone degree, will have acquired the skills to specialise and enhance their professional prospects.

Continuing

To continue to read for the PhD following the course, MPhil in History of Art & Architecture students must achieve an overall average score of at least 70 per cent. Continuation is also subject to the approval of the proposed research proposal, and the availability of an appropriate supervisor.