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Art History and Contemporary Fashion Design - BA (Hons)

Liverpool Hope University

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UCAS CODE: CF03

Course options

  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    Creative Campus.

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    21-OCT-26

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

As the UK city with more museums and galleries than any other outside of London, alongside the country’s largest contemporary art biennial, Liverpool will provide a vibrant cultural backdrop for your studies. Utilising Hope’s exclusive partnership with Tate, visiting speakers from the creative industries, students gain a wide-ranging understanding of theoretical perspectives in Art History and how these are expressed through the workings of cultural organisations. Through our cultural partnerships and collaborations, students will be offered privileged access to important collections in Liverpool and experts working in the field.Encompassing the study of visual and material artefacts, museum and gallery practices and the production and circulation of meaning around art and design. This degree provides a systematic understanding of art and design practices and theories with a strong emphasis on critical thinking.In your second and third years, you will also take ‘Professional Practice for Art History’. These courses take in exhibition planning and design, curatorial practices and educational activities. These components address pathways into the creative industries and address the range of roles today’s cultural organisations demand – equipping students with the skills and knowledge necessary to secure future professional opportunities.Contemporary Fashion is a dynamic practice-based course that explores a breadth of current themes and issues from inclusivity to adaptable fashion. Centred around the exciting possibilities of adorning the body and exploring materials, you will learn about the fundamentals of designing, making and understanding the role that fashion plays in wider society. The course will encourage individuality, collaborative working and support diverse career trajectories.During your studies you will be taught by established practitioners and have access to a vast range of equipment, workshops and studios. You will be immersed in a professional environment that enables rich interdisciplinary approaches at undergraduate level. This includes working with live briefs and competitions, as well as engaging with established national and international contacts. As a Combined Honours Degree, this programme offers an exciting opportunity to combine your fashion practice with other subjects, which will influence your individual approach to fashion and can be tailored to individual interests.

Tuition fees

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£ 12,500per year

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University information

Liverpool Hope University

  • University League Table

    90th

  • Campus address

    Hope Park, Hope Park, Liverpool, Merseyside, L16 9JD, United Kingdom

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    77th out of 83 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 228
    122 54%

    56th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    51.0 51%

    82nd

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.50 87%

    2nd

    55

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