BA (Honours) Art History and Visual Cultures

... United Kingdom
... Open University

Course Overview

This degree will equip you with the knowledge and critical skills to understand the histories and theories of visual, material, and spatial cultures. This will be a rich and rounded experience as you go beyond the contextual study of art, architecture, and design. You'll explore the power of images to influence debates, both historically and in the present day, and develop transferable skills in visual literacy. As you progress you'll acquire critical skills that address the subject area’s place in the wider humanities and as a component of study in the creative and cultural industries.

  • Explore images and artifacts from a wide range of periods and places.

  • Become familiar with different approaches to the study of visual, spatial, and material culture.

  • Gain skills in visual literacy, criticism, and analysis that will make you highly employable.

  • Work on your project, with the support of a tutor, for the final module of the degree.

General Eligibility

There are no formal entry requirements to study this qualification.

Part Time Work Details

In a distance learning course, there are typically no strict regulations regarding part-time employment, providing students with the flexibility to pursue work opportunities while studying remotely. This autonomy allows individuals to manage their schedules and balance professional commitments with their educational pursuits.

Language Requirement

  • This subject has no language prerequisite.

Programme Information
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Course Category

Arts


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Campus Name

Distance Learning


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Course Level

Undergraduate


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Duration

Full-Time, 3 Years, Part-time: 6 Years


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Available Intake

February


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IELTS Score

00


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Tuition Fees Range

6924,

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