Study MPhil Art History at University of Sussex in the UK, Faculty of Media, Arts and Humanities

About this course

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

What will I learn?

From world-leading research to our radical approach to the histories of art, from exceptional links with museums and galleries to Brighton’s distinctive arts culture – you’ll find Sussex a truly exceptional place to work on your research project. Areas of studyWe offer research supervision in the history of art and architecture, including:visual and material culturesphotography studiessound studiesfeminist and queer art historyBritish and North American artsurrealism and its legaciesart historiography and the history of art writinghistory of museums and collectionsVictorian art and architectureByzantine artRenaissance artart and empiredecolonial practice in museums and heritageperformance and audiovisual practicesancient India and Pakistan.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Media, Arts and Humanities

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees

£23,500.00 (US$ 30,349) per year

Books, course materials and other costs (average) - £10 to £15 per week

This is a fixed fee

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

Application deadline

11/01/2027

Start date

April 2027

Venue

University of Sussex

Sussex House, Falmer,

Brighton,

East Sussex,

BN1 9RH, Southern England, United Kingdom

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees

£23,500.00 (US$ 30,349) per year

Books, course materials and other costs (average) - £10 to £15 per week

This is a fixed fee

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

Application deadline

12/10/2026

Start date

January 2027

Venue

University of Sussex

Sussex House, Falmer,

Brighton,

East Sussex,

BN1 9RH, Southern England, United Kingdom

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Entry requirements

For international students

Youre normally expected to have a Masters degree and an upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree. Subject-specific requirements- Your qualification should be in art history or a related subject such as history, architecture, English, archaeology, anthropology or cultural studies. You should also show evidence of engagement with art history at an advanced level. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing.

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