Graduate Diploma Art History at Birkbeck, University of London

This art history course, from which you will gain either a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma, is designed to introduce you to the study of art history, particularly if you are a graduate from another discipline. It will prepare you for postgraduate study if you wish to pursue your studies further in this area, and will deepen your understanding of this fascinating subject.

Faculty: School of Historical Studies  |  Duration: One year full-time, on campus; Two years part-time, on campus; Three years part-time, on campus  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time  |  Intake: October 2027  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

On this course, you will engage with the visual, material and cultural attributes of art objects across a range of different media and contexts. Your studies begin with a core module that introduces you to the key skills and approaches of the art historian. Compulsory modules include Art History: Skills and Approaches.

Career pathways

Jobs gained by some of our BA and MA graduates include: Head of Learning, Design Museum, Curator, Schools Programmes, Tate Modern, Curatorial Assistant, Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, Curatorial Officer, National Army Museum, Head of Campaign Management, Science Museum, Curator, Handel House Museum, Head Curator, National Maritime Museum, Director, Foundling Museum, Curator, British Art 1850-1915, Tate Britain.

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