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For further information about the University of Kent, Rome centre, please see p248.
Research programme
Course content
History & Philosophy of Art PhD
Canterbury • Compulsory module: Key Concepts and Classic Texts in History and Philosophy of Art • One from a list of optional modules which may include: The Art of Portraiture: Historical and Philosophical Approaches; History and Theory of Curating; A Matter of Taste: The Art and Aesthetics of Food; PostConceptual Art and Visual Arts Criticism; Theories of Art in Modern French Thought Rome • Compulsory module: Discovering Rome in Rome: Arts in Rome from Antiquity to the Present Day • One from a list of optional modules which may include: Raphael and the High Renaissance in Florence and Rome; Michelangelo in Rome; further optional modules to be confirmed
Related taught programme Arts Criticism MA See p119.
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As a group, we have a collective interest in developing interdisciplinary projects, including projects informed by art history and philosophy of art or aesthetics. Shared areas of research interest include: photography, art theory from the Renaissance to recent times, and contemporary art. We can offer supervision in any of these areas.
Academic staff For details of individual staff research interests, see www.kent.ac.uk/arts/staff Dr Jonathan Friday: Senior Lecturer Professor Martin Hammer: Professor of History & Philosophy of Art Professor Tom Henry: Professor of History of Art Dr Hans Maes: Senior Lecturer Dr Michael Newall: Senior Lecturer Dr Grant Pooke: Senior Lecturer Dr Ben Thomas: Senior Lecturer; Curator, Studio 3 Gallery
Locations Canterbury, Paris and Rome
Entry requirements Usually, a minimum 2.1 (or equivalent) in a relevant subject. In certain circumstances, the School will consider candidates who have not followed a conventional education path or who may have relevant experience in the industry. For specific details, see www.kent.ac.uk/pg
English language requirements See p237
Fees See www.kent.ac.uk/pg
Funding www.kent.ac.uk/pgfunding
National ratings REF 2014, music, drama and performing arts: • 98% of our research judged to be of international quality • 1st for research power • top 20 for research quality
Applications Taught programmes Online at www.kent.ac.uk/ courses/postgrad/apply Research programmes See p250 or contact the School for further details.
“My supervisor began helping me with my doctoral research even before I arrived at Kent which, as an international student, I found very impressive. This kind of attention, availability and academic support is a testament to the staff.” Jordan Amirkhani PhD History & Philosophy of Art
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