Course summary

The educational aims of the MPhil in Global History of Art and Architecture are as follows: provide an overview of current interdisciplinary research and challenges in the global history of art and architecture; provide critical and analytical tools to engage with the forefront of academic knowledge, methods and applications in this area; develop the skills and abilities to identify, address and approach practical cross- and interdisciplinary research challenges, particularly with regard to collections-based work. Prepare students for further research, e.g. at doctoral level, and equip them with transferable skills relevant to the workplace. Learning Outcomes Knowledge and Understanding By the end of the course students will have acquired: Advanced specialist subject knowledge and understanding of the history of art and architecture in a global context; Systematic and comprehensive conceptual knowledge and critical understanding of relevant historiographical, methodological and theoretical frameworks for the history of art and architecture in a global context; Ability to utilise specialist subject and conceptual knowledge and understanding in students’ own original written work, successfully engaging with and/or contributing to critical debates in the field; Language tuition that enhances student access to relevant subject knowledge, sources, methods and analytical tools for studying the history of art and architecture in a global context. Skills and other attributes Students will be able to: Synthesise and analyse advanced research and scholarship across the field of history of art and architecture and relevant academic disciplines in a global context; Put relevant theoretical and academic knowledge into practice, applying it to specific objects and case studies; Utilise acquired transferable language skills to access relevant scholarship and conduct art historical research as necessary; Structure extended pieces of written work and present arguments clearly and effectively; Demonstrate self-direction, originality and ability to act autonomously through successfully completing an independent research project; Deal with complex issues both systematically and creatively and tackle and solve problems independently; Contribute constructively within an international environment, exercising initiative, personal responsibility and demonstrating independent learning ability. Continuing To be eligible to proceed to doctoral study following the MPhil in Global History of Art and Architecture, students must achieve an overall average of 70% or above across all summative assessments of the degree. Continuation is also subject to the approval of the proposed PhD research proposal and the availability and willingness of an appropriate Supervisor. There is no automatic continuation from MPhil to PhD study: candidates are required to formally apply to the PhD programme and spaces are limited.