Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] [Accounting] From University of Essex

TheÊÊModern and Contemporary Art - History, Curating and Criticism programme at The University of EdinburghÊfocuses on academic study and you can also opt for a cultural sector internship in or near Edinburgh.

There are two compulsory courses, Research, Theories and Methods and Cultures and Politics of Display, and a selection of option courses that covers the latest developments in contemporary art theory and attends to the complexities of modern art.

An external Fellow in Contemporary Art Theory and Curating, a leading voice in the field, will teach you, normally for two weeks in March. Your work culminates in a dissertation of around 15,000 words. Extracurricular research seminars will introduce you to emergent trends and world-class researchers.

Career opportunities

The comprehensive nature of this programme, including its specialised option courses, will equip you for a confident start in a range of art-world and related work contexts and will be invaluable if you are interested in an academic or curatorial career.