The Department of the History of Art and Film is pleased to offer a scholarship for October 2012 entry to its Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programme. The scholarship will pay full-time University UK/EU tuition fees for three years.

Research Areas and Supervision

We welcome applications from those looking to work in areas compatible with the research interests of our staff, which include:

• British Medieval Art and Architecture
• British and American Film
• British Television History
• 19th and 20th Century Art
• Italian Art and Theory from c.1400-1800
• Modernist Architecture

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Entry Requirements

Applicants must have a first-class or high upper second-class honours degree (or equivalent qualification) in a relevant discipline and meet the University's standard English language entry requirements. It is expected that applicants should also have a Masters degree in a relevant discipline or be able to show evidence that they will achieve this before October 2012.

This scholarship is open to suitable new UK/EU and International (i.e., outside the EU) applicants. Please note though that the award covers tuition fees at the UK/EU rate only. International applicants (and those not eligible to pay UK/EU tuition fees) must demonstrate at the time of their application that they can fund the difference in tuition fee rates.

The scholarship is for full-time study only and applicants must be able to commence their studies in October 2012.

Informal Enquiries

Informal enquiries are welcomed - please contact:

• Professor James Chapman 
• jrc28@le.ac.uk
• Tel. +44 (0)116 252 2865

Apply Now

To apply, simply follow our three-point checklist:

1. Draft a research proposal that tells us what you want to research, how you intend to do it, and why it is worth doing
2. Prepare your supporting documents
3. Submit your online application or apply by post

This scholarship will remain open until filled - but early application is encouraged.

IMPORTANT - In the Fees and Financial Support section of the application, you must state that you wish to be considered for a "PhD Fees Scholarship in History of Art and Film"

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