Birkbeck, University of London

Art History with Curating

Birkbeck, University of LondonCentral London, United Kingdom

Course overview

Birkbeck's BA Art History with Curating gives you the opportunity to develop key skills in visual analysis and plan and pitch an exhibition. Study this course over three, four or six years.

Key highlights

  • Develops key skills in visual analysis of art
  • Plan and pitch your own exhibition as part of the course
  • Flexible study options over three, four or six years

Entry requirements

  • IELTS: 6.5 — 6.5 If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, our usual requirement is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 6.5, with not less than 6.0 in each of the sub-tests. We also accept other English language tests. If you don’t meet the minimum English language requirements, please contact us or see our international study skills page for more details of how we can help. Visit the International section of our website to find out more about our English language entry requirements and relevant requirements by country.

Scholarships

  • Birkbeck International Excellence Scholarship (Autumn intake)

    £1,000 to £5,000. The scholarship will be applied as a discount to the tuition fee for your first year of study at point of enrolment.

    Up to £1,000

  • Birkbeck Mimizuku Award in Japanese Studies

    There will be two scholarships of £5,000 each, to be used for tuition fees only.

    Up to £5,000

  • Birkbeck-OnCampus Progression Scholarship

    £2,000 fee reduction against their first-year tuition fee.

    Up to £2,000

  • Earth and Planetary Sciences Enabling Fund

    Awards will usually be limited to £500.

  • Greta Dexter Exhibition Bursary

    Value: Up to £1,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Curator
  • Assistant Curator
  • Gallery Assistant
  • Exhibitions Officer
  • Museum Education Officer
  • Arts Administrator

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £18,500 per year

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Birkbeck, University of London, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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