School of Fine Art, History of Art and Cultural Studies

Research in the School

We offer research degrees covering the fields of History of Art, Museum Studies, Cultural Studies and Fine Art.

Research Degrees: AHRC Scholarships or Studentships

Beginning in the 2009-2010 academic year, the University of Leeds holds a number of AHRC Block Grant grant PhD scholarships in the areas of Fine Art Practice, History of Art and Cultural Studies. For candidates seeking AHRC scholarships, the closing date for completed applications to be received by the University is to be confirmed. In addition the University offers a small number of University research scholarships ... read more: research degrees

Staff Research: Research Philosophy

The School of Fine Art, History of Art & Cultural Studies acknowledges that art history/theory and art practice have lost their familiar contours: that it has become increasingly difficult to disentangle ‘studio practice’ from art history and theory, and vice-versa: that in order to make art, it is necessary to grasp the history and theory of that ‘art’. Equally, in order to write art’s history, it is necessary to experience that art as a set of concrete tasks, techniques and procedures ... read more: staff research