University of East Anglia

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

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. Your learning is enhanced with a year of study abroad. You can choose from one our prestigious partner universities in the U.S., Canada, Australia, or New Zealand.

Key highlights

  • Based in the Sainsbury Centre, a world-renowned art museum
  • Only UK History of Art department located within an art museum
  • Combines History of Art, Archaeology and Anthropology in one grounding
  • Studies creativity globally, from prehistory to the present
  • Explores art from Africa, Asia, Oceania, the Americas and Europe
  • Year abroad at partner universities in US, Canada, Australia or New Zealand

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 or above. A combination of Advanced Highers and Highers may be acceptable. Scottish Advanced Highers BCC or above.
  • Scottish Advanced Highers: BCC — or above
  • Scottish Highers: AAABB — or above
  • 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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