Art, History of, BA

Please note: You will take 120 credits of modules in each year of study. The modules listed on the website for this programme are regularly reviewed to ensure they are up-to-date and informed by the latest research and teaching methods. Unless indicated otherwise, the modules listed for this programme are for students starting in 2020. On rare occasions, we may need to make unexpected changes to compulsory modules; in this event we will contact offer holders as soon as possible to inform or consult them as appropriate.

Compulsory Modules

• Historical Concepts in the History of Art (20)
• Debates and Methods in the History of Art (20)
• Object and Medium 1: Paintings, Drawings, Prints, Sculptures (20)
• Object and Medium 2: Photography, Film, Performance and Installation (20)
• Writing Art's Histories I: From Antiquity to Enlightenment (10)
• Writing Art's Histories II: Modern and Contemporary At (10)
• A History of Art in 20 Objects A & B (20) or taking a language via Languages for All

Detailed descriptions of Year 1 compulsory modules

Compulsory Modules

• Research Techniques in History of Art (10)
• Art History in the Field: European Study Trip (10)

Detailed descriptions of Year 2 compulsory modules

You will also take 80 credits of optional modules

In addition, you have the opportunity to spend one semester in your second year studying abroad at a foreign university.

Compulsory Module

• Dissertation (40)

Detailed descriptions of Final Year compulsory module

You will also take 80 credits of optional modules