Postgraduate Prospectus

The programmes will appeal to students who possess a sound understanding of the subject and have developed a clear idea for a research topic. All research topics are paired with relevant expertise in the Department. Prospective students are required to identify a possible supervisor in advance.

The ultimate aim of the MRes is to produce an original 30,000-word dissertation. Academic work of this nature requires a definite skill-set. Therefore the design of the course includes two key elements to help students develop key analytical and research skills, and to help introduce them to the wider postgraduate community in the Department of Art History.

The MRes offers an invaluable opportunity to work on material that could form part of a future PhD thesis and might prove to be a decisive advantage when seeking funding for doctoral study.

• Nottingham Institute for Research in Visual Culture (NIRVC) is a forum for research in art-historical and visual culture studies, drawing on a range of disciplines, within and beyond the University.
• The Institute’s activities primarily reflect the variety of research interests of the academic staff and research students within the Department. NIRVC also supports links to other schools and departments within the University as well as partner institutions, researchers and research networks, both in the United Kingdom and overseas.