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Art History and Visual Culture BA (Hons)

University of Brighton

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  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    Brighton

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    01-SEP-25

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

This course focuses on global art history and visual culture from the eighteenth century to the present day, covering creative production from modern art and popular photography to multimedia and contemporary practices.You will learn about the politics of creativity and culture, studying material and visual histories and art theory as well as engaging with debates around gender and sexuality, ecology, race, class, politics and ableism. You will also gain extensive knowledge on collecting, curating and exhibition-making.We have excellent specialist facilities and you will also benefit from our close relationships with local and national museums, galleries and archives.


TOP REASONS TO CHOOSE THIS COURSE

- Staff include academics who develop leading research as part of the Centre for Design History on the museums and heritage sector- Opportunity to take a second-year placement - Access to internationally important collections including the Royal Pavilion and Museum’s collections of decorative art, world art and natural history and University of Brighton-held collections relating to design and screen history, and historic dress.- At the end of your degree, you will exhibit your dissertation and accompanying poster in the annual graduate show- As a university we offer excellent resources including the Design lab, a space housing our extensive collection of historic dress and textiles, the Design Archives, St Peters House Special Collection and Screen Archive South East- Off-site study visits and hands-on sessions.Join a vibrant community, featuring visiting researchers and practitioners, reading groups, lectures and workshops- The specialist course team have research expertise on the Middle East, North Africa, South and East Asia, North America and Britain

Application deadline

29 January

Tuition fees

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£ 13,842per year

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University information

University of Brighton

University of Brighton

University of Brighton

  • University League Table

    70th

  • Campus address

    University of Brighton, Mithras House, Lewes Road, Brighton, Brighton & Hove, BN2 4AT, England

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Courses are designed to develop the skills, knowledge, personal attributes and relevant experience you'll need to begin or develop or your career.
You'll be joining a community of over 3,000 international and EU students.
Eligible students are guaranteed a place in halls of residence.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Art & Design

    36th out of 84 5

    20th out of 21

  • Entry standards

    / Max 239
    143 60%

    29th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    64.0 64%

    41st

    17

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.96 74%

    73rd

    4

  • Entry standards

    / Max 192
    127 66%

    20th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    58.0 58%

    18th

    1

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.27 82%

    5th

    8

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