BA (Hons) History of Art with Archaeology and Anthropology
University of East AngliaNorwich Research Park, Norwich
Course overview
How are society’s views, beliefs and actions recorded in the things we make, use and value? On this course you’ll learn how to examine the visual and material culture of societies across the world, from prehistory to the present. Based in the world-famous Sainsbury Centre, you’ll become part of a unique community.
We’re the only History of Art Department in the UK located within a world-renowned art museum. This dynamic course provides a grounding in History of Art, Archaeology and Anthropology. You’ll analyse and interpret visual and material culture from around the world.
You'll gain key skills in interpreting the past and understanding its role in the present. Our course is distinctive in studying creativity as a global phenomenon. You’ll gain detailed knowledge of the many ways people have made, displayed, and interpreted art by engaging with artworks.
Alongside significant aspects of European art history, you’ll explore the work of artists and material culture from Africa, Asia, Oceania, and the Americas.
Key highlights
- Based within the Sainsbury Centre, a world-renowned art museum
- Only UK History of Art department located inside an art museum
- Studies visual and material culture from prehistory to the present
- Explores art from Africa, Asia, Oceania, the Americas and Europe
- Treats creativity as a global phenomenon across cultures
- Builds skills in interpreting the past and its present-day role
Entry requirements
- International Baccalaureate: 32 — Further Examples of Typical Entry Requirements: International Baccalaureate 32 points overall Irish Leaving Certificate 3 subjects at H2, 3 subjects at H3 Scottish Highers AAABB Scottish Advanced Highers BCC. A combination of Advanced Highers and Highers may be acceptable
- Scottish Advanced Highers: BCC — Further Examples of Typical Entry Requirements: International Baccalaureate 32 points overall Irish Leaving Certificate 3 subjects at H2, 3 subjects at H3 Scottish Highers AAABB Scottish Advanced Highers BCC. A combination of Advanced Highers and Highers may be acceptable
- Scottish Highers: AAABB — Further Examples of Typical Entry Requirements: International Baccalaureate 32 points overall Irish Leaving Certificate 3 subjects at H2, 3 subjects at H3 Scottish Highers AAABB Scottish Advanced Highers BCC. A combination of Advanced Highers and Highers may be acceptable
- Irish Leaving Certificate — 3 subjects at H2, 3 subjects at H3
Careers this course leads to
- Museum curator
- Gallery assistant
- Heritage officer
- Archivist
- Arts administrator
- Museum education officer
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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