Course Overview

Our History of Art BA will develop your appreciation for art by revealing the details of its history and placing it in its historical context. You will explore art as a reflection of its historical context €“ a window into the past. Experience is as much a part of this course as academic discussion. You will have the opportunity to travel to Italy for three weeks over the Easter vacation in year two. This fully subsidized trip to Rome, Siena, and Florence will allow you to get up close to many of the greatest masterpieces of Italian painting, sculpture, and architecture ranging in date from classical antiquity to the eighteenth century. Employability is embedded into our course: you will gain hands-on experience in programming and promoting a €˜film and art event, and will graduate will real-world skills as well as academic knowledge. Our graduates have gone onto enjoy careers with organizations such as the Tate Gallery, Victoria and Albert Museum, and auction houses such as Christie's and Phillips.

General Eligibility

A/AS-levels: ABB-BBB. Two AS-levels considered in place of one A-Level. General Studies is accepted

Part Time Work Details

Language Requirement

• IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. If your first language is not English, you may need to provide evidence of your English language ability. If you do not yet meet our requirements, our English Language Teaching Unit (ELTU) offers a range of courses to help you to improve your English to the necessary standard.