Hi All--
I'm American, and I'm almost certainly going to be applying for MA/MPhil programs in the UK alone--given current climate, I think I'll have a far better chance of getting into a more competitive program in the UK as an international student PLUS I like their teaching model better (I think it will be good training for when I'm a working academic).
My question is this: Does anyone have any insight/advice regarding the Oxford Centre for Visual Studies and history of art program, Cambridge history of art program, Courtauld and Royal College of art? I'm interested in modern and contemporary art, new media and web art, Western (thinking of specializing in Latin America/Caribbean/Cuban?), visual culture, gender, sexuality. (As you can see I'm a bit all over the place at the moment!) For all those for whom this question applies: what do you wish you had known about these programs/studying in the UK BEFORE you got accepted/started your program?
Any substantial programs I'm overlooking?
I know this is a BIIIGGG subject, but any advice and input will be a huge help. Thanks!!