History of Art and Archaeology SOAS University of London

Overview

A full-time doctoral student at this  History of Art and Archaeology programme from SOAS University of London  has three years to complete a full draft of their thesis and then a further one year for writing up (known as a 3+1 degree). 

The department offers a dynamic and collegiate atmosphere to support research students in all dimensions of their work – from developing the individual thought process, to information-sharing on archives or conferences, to refining presentation skills, to building social and professional networks. 

Research degrees are generally undertaken by individuals who aim to become professionals in the field of art history and/or archaeology, whether as academics who carry out research and teach in universities or as curators or educators in museums, libraries or archives, or in any number of other related areas such as academic publishing or even the commercial art world. 

Employment

Students in the School of Arts develop a ​​critical and theoretically informed approach to global arts and culture. In addition to an intercultural awareness and practical expertise, graduates gain a wide portfolio of transferable skills which are especially sought after in the creative and cultural industries.Recent graduates have been hired by:

• Christie’s

• Christine Park Gallery

• Crisis

• Design Museum

• Hong Kong Museum Of Art

• India Foundation For The Arts

• Japanese Gallery

• Museum of East Asian Art