BA (Hons) History of Art with Gallery and Museum Studies at University of East Anglia

This course gives you unparalleled access to a major art gallery, allowing you to study art directly through its collections. You’ll develop the knowledge and skills needed to understand how museums shape culture, audiences and public life.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Humanities  |  Department: School of History and Art History  |  Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years full-time with placement year; 4 years full-time with year abroad  |  Study mode: full-time (placement year available) (year abroad available)  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Norwich, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Your first year will lay the foundations for your study of art, galleries and museums. Compulsory modules by year: Year 1: Learning on Site: the Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts, Environment, Art and Culture, Introduction to Art History, Makers and Making, Portraiture and Identity, Galleries & Museums: Histories/politics/ethics. Year 2: The Lives of Artworks, Art in the Contemporary World, Artists/museums. Year 3: Dissertation, Museum Work: Theory & Practice.

Career pathways

With a BA History of Art with Gallery and Museum Studies degree, you could launch a career in: Public museums and art galleries: Develop and deliver exhibitions, support collections and help engage diverse audiences through public programmes Commercial art galleries: Support sales, curate displays, and work directly with artists, clients and contemporary art markets Publishing: Contribute to art books, catalogues, and digital platforms through research, writing and editorial work Event management: Plan and coordinate cultural events, exhibitions and programmes across creative and heritage organisations Teaching and lecturing: Share knowledge of art and visual culture in schools, universities and community learning environments

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