In the second year the dissertation must be submitted by 31 October. Candidates should normally have an Honours degree in the History of Art and should satisfy the department of their ability to pursue independent research at postgraduate level. Candidates may be required to take part in the Honours level reading course in the methods of Art History and will be expected to participate in postgraduate seminars in the department. Candidates should present a research proposal to the Head of Department for consideration by the department. Research upon an approved topic will be supervised by a member of the department.
Examination is by dissertation only.