BA (Hons) History of Art with Gallery and Museum Studies with a Year Abroad
University of East AngliaNorwich Research Park, Norwich
Course overview
What roles do galleries and museums play in today’s society? How have they shaped our understanding of art? On this course you’ll explore these and many more questions through first-hand experience of a major art gallery and museum.
You’ll discover the history of art across time and cultures and explore the relationship between culture and society from the past to the present, and into the future. Based in the world-famous Sainsbury Centre, 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 explore the politics and practises of display across diverse collections and exhibitions. This includes contemporary art galleries, natural history collections, historic houses, and heritage sites. And you’ll consider the work of curators, conservators, and educators, including how they engage broad audiences.
These topics are pivotal to careers in museums, galleries, and the heritage sector.
Key highlights
- Department based within the world-renowned Sainsbury Centre art museum
- Only UK Art History department located inside an art museum
- First-hand experience of a major art gallery and museum
- Explores display across galleries, natural history collections and heritage sites
- Examines the work of curators, conservators and museum educators
- Includes a year abroad as part of the degree
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
- Museum education officer
- Exhibitions officer
- Collections assistant
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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