The Art (MPhil) at Aberystwyth University provides a stimulating environment for postgraduate study and research, focusing on art as both an intellectual pursuit and a professional discipline. You will engage deeply with areas such as European art and visual culture since 1700, curating and collecting practices, and the use of ephemera as historical documents. This programme is designed for students who demonstrate a strong commitment to developing their skills and creativity within a supportive academic community, preparing you for advanced scholarly work in the field of art history and practice.
This Master of Philosophy degree is studied full-time on campus over one year, offering a focused period of intensive research and engagement. Your learning will be shaped by regular individual tutorials with academic staff, allowing for personalised guidance tailored to your specific research interests, which may include the history of printmaking, book illustration, or photography. You will graduate with enhanced research methodologies and a significant contribution to the field, well-prepared for doctoral studies or a career in the arts sector, museums, or galleries.