BA (Hons) History and History of Art with a Year Abroad

Are you ready to study the past in all its complexity? This exciting degree combines two historical disciplines, History and History of Art. You’ll engage with textual sources and explore the art and material culture of different periods and cultures.

You’ll also become part of a unique community: based in the world-famous Sainsbury Centre, we’re the only UK Art History Department located within a world-renowned art museum. Our BA History and History of Art with a Year Abroad course explores the unfolding history of humanity. You’ll gain critical awareness of the problems of the present, as you explore the political, cultural, and social forces that have shaped the modern world.

You’ll understand how art is made and how knowledge is constructed. On this version of the course, you’ll have the exciting opportunity to spend your third year studying at one of our partner institutions across the globe. You’ll also gain detailed knowledge of the many ways people have made, displayed, and interpreted art.

You’ll examine objects and artworks, including significant aspects of European art history. You’ll also explore the work of artists and material culture from Africa, Asia, Oceania, and the Americas.