BA (Hons) Art History

Course Overview This course offers a critical exploration of art history, examining the production and reception of art across diverse cultures and time periods. You will learn to analyze art within its social, cultural, and political contexts and develop the verbal and visual skills for a successful career in the competitive art world or beyond. Key Program Highlights Examine art in its global context, understanding how material culture informs and contradicts historical narratives. Explore how critical frameworks like feminism, philosophy, and race intersect with the production and analysis of art. Gain hands-on experience by curating your own exhibition in the university's professional Knapp Gallery. Learn from industry professionals through networking events, workshops, and visits to London's world-class museums and auction houses. Develop highly transferable skills in critical thinking, research, and visual analysis applicable to a wide range of future careers.