BA History of Art with Gallery and Museum Studies

Gain in-depth knowledge of art history and learn how art galleries and museums work. Explore the history of European and North American art and architecture, from classical antiquity, medieval, Renaissance, Baroque and modern periods, right through to contemporary art, while studying the visual art forms of Islamic, Indian, African, South American and Pacific cultures. Learn about exhibition design, audience development and curatorial theory alongside the history of museums.
Throughout this course you will be encouraged to engage closely with works of art and architecture in many historical and geographical contexts, and to think creatively about art’s meanings as a transcultural and trans-historical phenomenon. You will also be introduced to diverse forms of curatorial practice and display.
You will have many opportunities to study works and displays first-hand, in the world-renowned Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts, and on study trips to London and overseas.