The Aesthetics and Art Theory MA is widely recognised as one of the most significant and innovative courses in its field, and is now one of the most successful philosophy masters programmes in the country. Unlike most courses on art theory, this programme grounds its problems and concepts in the appropriate philosophical context. The MA prepares graduates for a wide range of careers in the arts, education and public policy. It also provides an ideal preparation for doctoral research across the humanities and social sciences.

We expect our graduates to progress to research degrees in European philosophy and critical theory, or to careers in media/journalism, publishing, the arts, education, and public policy. For example, recent graduates from this course: Michael Sperlinger has become assistant director of the arts agency Lux (London); Marta Kuzma has become director of the Office of Contemporary Art Norway (Oslo); Ruth Blacksell has become a lecturer and associate director of O-SB Design, University of Reading; Louise Hanson has begun a PhD at Brasenose College, Oxford; Dessislava Dimova is finishing a PhD at the Bulgarian Academy; Anda Klavina is now a curator at the Latvian Centre for Contemporary Art (Riga), and Kate Parker is director of City Projects (London).