Postgraduate Studies - How to apply

• Full details of the University's Postgraduate Open Afternoons.

An application to one of our postgraduate courses (or to be admitted as a visiting research student) should include:

• An application form
• A research proposal (if applying for a research degree)*
• Two academic references
• Transcripts of previous degree results
• Proof of English Language proficiency (if English is not your native language)

* The research proposal should be around 2,000 words, excluding the bibliography. It should first of all describe the area of your proposed research. You should then list the problems or questions within this area that you expect to address in your research. It may help if you list these problems or questions as a series of bullet points. The proposal should conclude with a bibliography (15-20 items) of important books and articles in the area of your proposed research. It is essential that your proposal be detailed enough to enable us to judge the adequacy of your preparation for the research, the feasibility of the project and whether appropriate supervision will be available.

For an MPhil proposal we would expect 1,000 words in a similar format.

Although the School of Philosophy and Art History does not have closing dates for applications, applicants intending to commence study in the Autumn term of a given year should endeavour to apply before the end of June so as to ensure prompt handling of their application before the summer vacation, and to meet the deadline for applications for accommodation. Students seeking studentships (Arts and Humanities Research Council,  University of Essex) are advised to apply well in advance of the studentship deadlines to enable us to advise you of our decision prior to the submission of your studentship application.

Further detailed information may be found in the Postgraduate prospectus.

Tuition Fees:

Information regarding tuition fees is available online.

Entrance Requirements:

Normally BA Honours 2.1 or equivalent in Art History or a related subject, and in the case of a research degree candidates must also demonstrate their capacity to conduct independent research and will be required to submit a detailed research proposal (see above).

English Language Requirements:

Language requirements: IELTS 7.0 TOEFL 600 and TOEFL (computer) 250 or comparable.

Applicants offered a place in the School are warmly invited to visit in advance of registering and to sit in on seminars and other departmental events if they wish to do so. Please contact the appropriate Postgraduate Administrator to arrange a visit (see below).

If you would like more information about postgraduate study at the University of Essex, you may either use our online enquiry form or contact:

Applications/supporting documentation should be addressed to:

Graduate Admissions, University of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3SQ, U.K.