University of East Anglia

Graduate Diploma World Art Studies

University of East AngliaNorwich Research Park, Norwich

Course overview

Museums and heritage organisations bring material worlds into existence. They shape ideas and interpretations through cultures of preservation and display. They lead debates on challenging political, social, and ethical concerns.

Based in the world-famous Sainsbury Centre, the Postgraduate Diploma in Word Art Studies places you at the centre of these conversations. You’ll become part of a unique community. We’re the only Art History Department in the UK located within a world-renowned art museum.

You’ll develop a unique understanding of key art historical perspectives and methods. You’ll be able to connect the present to the past and the future. You’ll use the Sainsbury Centre's collection of world art to address big issues.

Learning from world-leading experts, you’ll gain insights into art, historical, and museum studies. You’ll consider global and local perspectives to art, history, culture, communication, and identity. You’re supported every step of the way and choose modules that suit your needs and interests.

You’ll learn through an inter-disciplinary approach. This includes museum studies, art history, archaeology, history, and anthropology. You can immerse yourself in the historic city of Norwich and its heritage sites, including the Norwich Castle Museum.

Key highlights

  • Based within the Sainsbury Centre, a world-renowned art museum
  • Only UK art history department located inside an art museum
  • Study using the Sainsbury Centre's collection of world art
  • Interdisciplinary approach spanning museum studies, art history, archaeology and anthropology
  • Flexible module choice to suit your needs and interests
  • Access to Norwich heritage sites including Norwich Castle Museum

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2:2 — Typical UK Entry Requirements: Degree classification Bachelors degree - 2.2 Degree Subject Humanities or Social Sciences

Careers this course leads to

  • Museum curator
  • Heritage officer
  • Collections manager
  • Museum education officer
  • Gallery assistant
  • Arts administrator

Cost of study

UK/Home: £10,675 per year | International: £22,700 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 University of East Anglia, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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