PhD in Art History – University of Sussex

Institution providing the doctoral degree

University of Sussex

Location

Brighton | England, United Kingdom

Name of PHD

PhD in Art History

Research Clusters

  • History and Theory of Art + Cultural Heritage

Duration

Full time: up to 4 years
Part time: up to 8 years

Public / Private institution

Public University

Financial terms of the PHD position

  • 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.sussex.ac.uk/study/fees-funding/tuition-fees

Funding resources:
https://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/fees-funding/phd-funding

https://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/fees-funding/phd-loans

Final output

The postgraduate research assessment is explained in detail here: https://student.sussex.ac.uk/assessment/research?utm_

How to apply

Find out how to apply for a PhD at Sussex here: https://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/phd/apply

Entry requirements

You can find the list of entry requirements for different nationalities at the “entry requirements” section of the following link: https://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/phd/degrees/art-history-phd

Contact / Web page

Additional information

Info for international students: https://www.sussex.ac.uk/international/ 

Languages used within the program and for thesis writing and discussion: English.

PhD with only theoretical outcomes – no artistic projects/concerts/exhibitions as part of the final project