
Overview
The Aesthetics and Art Theory course at Kingston University offers an overview of philosophical approaches to modern art, distinguishing between ‘aesthetic', ‘Romantic' and ‘Modernist' problematics, and considers current debates on situated and ‘planetary' aesthetics. Modules engage with figures like Walter Benjamin, Theodor Adorno, Gilles Deleuze, Jacques Rancière, Rosalind Krauss and Benjamin Buchloh. You will study at the UK's leading Centre for Research in Modern European Philosophy at Kingston University, which hosts conferences, workshops and regular seminars.
Careers
Our graduates often progress to research degrees in European philosophy and critical theory, or to careers in media/journalism, publishing, the arts, education, and public policy.
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Modules included:
- Kant and the Aesthetic Tradition
- Art Theory: Modernism, Avant-Garde, Contemporary
- Contemporary European Philosophies
- Critique, Practice, Power
- German Critical Theory
- Hegel and his Legacy
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Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible
Start dates & application deadlines
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General requirements
- Applicants must normally have a 2:1 or above honours degree in Philosophy or a related subject.
- Applicants with other kinds of qualifications will be considered on an individual basis.
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International
15800 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 15800 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
8770 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 8770 GBP per year during 12 months.
UK students tuition fees:
- MSc part time: £4,823
International students tuition fees:
- MSc part time: £8,690
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Funding
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