Study PhD - Doctor of Philosophy in Art History and Cultural Policy at University College Dublin in Ireland, UCD College of Arts and Humanities

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

The postgraduate programme at UCD School of Art History and Cultural Policy incorporates both full and part-time research degrees at MLitt and PhD level in Art History, and in Cultural Policy and Arts Management. An MLitt is usually completed within 2 years, while PhD research is normally undertaken over a 3-4 year period longer if part-time.The School is the largest of its kind in Ireland, and prides itself on the diversity and excellence of its research output and supervision. Potential students are warmly encouraged to approach individual members of faculty with ideas and topics that may foster successful research projects.

Which department am I in?

UCD College of Arts and Humanities

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees

€13,730.00 (US$ 14,714) per year

Estimated Monthly Costs (per student) - Accommodation - €1,541

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Belfield Campus

Belfield, Dublin 4,

Belfield,

Dublin,

D04 V1W8, Leinster, Republic of Ireland

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees

€13,730.00 (US$ 14,714) per year

Estimated Monthly Costs (per student) - Accommodation - €1,545

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

May 2027

Venue

Belfield Campus

Belfield, Dublin 4,

Belfield,

Dublin,

D04 V1W8, Leinster, Republic of Ireland

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Entry requirements

For international students

To be eligible to enter one of UCDs PhD programmes, a candidate must have reached a high honours standard at the examination for the primary degree. In some cases, a Masters degree may also be required. In certain cases, a candidate may be able to provide other evidence to the School in order to satisfy the entry requirements of the programme.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.