This course enables students to understand key research methods in History of Art. It assists students with identifying and developing research skills required for their postgraduate study.

One 2-hour session per week, consisting of a lecture or (as appropriate) a workshop and/or a blended learning component (research skills development). The blended learning component is delivered online.

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Essay 1 (1000 words) - 20%

Essay 2 (4000 words) - 80%

The course aims to:

■ enable students to identify, understand, evaluate and discuss diverse methodological approaches to research in History of Art.

■ engage students in debate and critical reflection on research methods.

■ support students' development and application of advanced research methods in written and other work such as oral and visual presentation.

■ equip students with essential practical skills necessary in advanced primary research and its effective presentation.

By the end of this course students will be able to:

■ Evaluate key research methodologies and employ relevant approaches in their own work.

■ Analyse and critique the strengths, weaknesses and potential of diverse research methods in existing research and for their own work.

■ Apply practical skills involved in the practice and presentation of advanced research.

■ Communicate and debate effectively and using correct terminology, in written and oral form, on the methodological issues covered by the course.

Students must submit at least 75% by weight of the components (including examinations) of the course's summative assessment.