BA (Hons) History and History of Art
University of East AngliaNorwich Research Park, Norwich
Course overview
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 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. 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.
Key highlights
- Department based within the Sainsbury Centre, a world-renowned art museum
- Combines textual historical sources with art and material culture
- Explores political, cultural and social forces shaping the modern world
- Covers how art is made, displayed and interpreted
- Significant focus on European art history
- Studies art from Africa, Asia, Oceania and the Americas
Entry requirements
- International Baccalaureate: 33 — Further Examples of Typical Entry Requirements: International Baccalaureate 33 points overall Irish Leaving Certificate 4 subjects at H2, 2 subjects at H3 Scottish Highers AAAAA Scottish Advanced Highers BBC. A combination of Advanced Highers and Highers may be acceptable
- Scottish Advanced Highers: BBC — Further Examples of Typical Entry Requirements: International Baccalaureate 33 points overall Irish Leaving Certificate 4 subjects at H2, 2 subjects at H3 Scottish Highers AAAAA Scottish Advanced Highers BBC. A combination of Advanced Highers and Highers may be acceptable
- Scottish Highers: AAAAA — Further Examples of Typical Entry Requirements: International Baccalaureate 33 points overall Irish Leaving Certificate 4 subjects at H2, 2 subjects at H3 Scottish Highers AAAAA Scottish Advanced Highers BBC. A combination of Advanced Highers and Highers may be acceptable
- Irish Leaving Certificate — 4 subjects at H2, 2 subjects at H3
Careers this course leads to
- Museum curator
- Archivist
- Heritage officer
- Gallery education officer
- Art historian
- Arts administrator
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £23,100 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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