BA (Hons) History of Art and Literature with a Placement Year
University of East AngliaNorwich Research Park, Norwich
Course overview
Are you ready to explore the global history of art in the only Art History department situated within a world-renowned museum? This degree examines how art has been created, displayed, and interpreted from prehistory to today. Based in the iconic Sainsbury Centre, you'll be part of an enthusiastic, creative and vibrant community dedicated to the study of art.
On this History of Art with a Placement Year degree, you'll engage directly with thought-provoking art from around the world. Through close analysis of objects, artworks, and exhibitions, you'll explore key aspects of European art alongside the artists and material cultures of Africa, Asia, Oceania, and the Americas. Based in historic Norwich, you'll have the opportunity to immerse yourself in the city's rich artistic heritage.
Through our partnerships with local museums and galleries across East Anglia, you'll gain first-hand insights from museum and heritage professionals into the region’s creative and cultural past, as well as the contemporary challenges of art-making and exhibition.
Key highlights
- Department based inside the Sainsbury Centre, a world-renowned museum
- Placement year adds practical work experience to your degree
- Covers art from prehistory to today across global cultures
- Studies art of Africa, Asia, Oceania and the Americas alongside Europe
- Close analysis of objects, artworks and exhibitions
- Partnerships with museums and galleries across East Anglia
Entry requirements
- A-level: ABB — to include including English Literature or one of the below subjects: English Language and Liter; subject specific requirements apply
- A-level: BBC — contextual offer; subject specific requirements apply
- International qualifications — Typical International Entry Requirements: We accept many international qualifications for entry to this course. For specific details about your country, view our information for International Students. A levels ABB including English Literature or one of the below subjects: English Language and Literature, English Language, History, Ancient
Careers this course leads to
- Museum curator
- Gallery assistant
- Heritage officer
- Arts administrator
- Exhibitions officer
- Arts journalist
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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