PhD in History of Art – University of Cambridge

Institution providing the doctoral degree

University of Cambridge

Location

Cambridge | England, United Kingdom

Name of PHD

PhD in History of Art

Research Clusters

History and Theory of Art + Cultural Heritage

Duration

Full time: 3/4 years
Part time: 4/7 years

Public / Private institution

Public University

Financial terms of the PHD position

PhD fully funded and with a stipend by the university
PhD funded by the university but without a stipend
Self-funded PhD – you must provide both tuition and your own maintenance
PhD Fully or partially externally funded, with a stipend, through private or public foundations, scholarships, grants, one or more companies, or public institutions that you have to find on your own

It is important to know that many universities offer different funding options and public and private grants available to students who match the application criteria. Before applying, it is a good idea to check the institutions’ websites and inquire about the options available to you.

Many universities require applicants to pay fees such as matriculation or dissertation fees, even if they offer a fully funded programme with or without a stipend.

Fees:
https://www.postgraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/courses/directory/ahhapdhoa/finance

Funding resources:
https://www.postgraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/funding

Final output

Thesis / Dissertation

The thesis, on a subject approved by the Degree Committee for the Faculty, must not exceed 80,000 words. The word limit includes footnotes, a table of contents and a list of illustrations, but excludes acknowledgements and the bibliography. Appendices (of no determined word length) may be permitted subject to the approval of the Degree Committee; for example, where a catalogue of works or the transcription of extensive primary source material is germane to the work. Permission to include such appendices must be requested well in advance of the submission of the final thesis.

The thesis is examined by two examiners, usually one internal to the University and one external, and includes an oral examination. This can take place at the Faculty, in a College, or can be held online.

Other

Candidates for the PhD are reviewed formally on an annual basis. In the third term, full-time candidates submit a First-Year Report to complete their formal registration on the PhD programme. This is assessed by two assessors (not the supervisor) and the candidate is invited to attend an oral assessment. Part-time candidates submit their report in their sixth term.

During their sixth term, full-time candidates are required to give a written report of their work to their supervisor and to another appropriate assessor approved by the supervisor. The Postgraduate Director may also review the work. The candidate’s progress is assessed and documented in a short report. Part-time students will submit their report in the ninth term.

During their third year, candidates are usually required to give a paper on the scope and core findings of their doctoral research in the Third-Year PhD Symposium, attended by staff members of the Department and other postgraduate students. A prize may be awarded for the best presentation. Candidates submit a log of their research activity which is assessed at each of the annual reviews described above.