BA (Hons) Art History and Language Studies at University of Essex

Programme overview

BA Art History and Language Studies combines the history and theory of art with French or Spanish (post-A Level), covering art from Old Master paintings to contemporary art and visual culture, with study trips and pathways towards curating and museum work.

Department: School of Philosophical, Historical, and Interdisciplinary Studies | Duration: 3 years (4 years with optional placement or study abroad year) | Intake: October 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Colchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 includes Writing and Researching Art History, Art and Ideas I and language modules. Year 2 includes Art and Ideas II, art history options and language options. The final year includes a Capstone in Art History, Curating and Heritage, Art and Ideas III and advanced language options.

Career pathways

Curators, teachers, translators and journalists; recent graduates have worked for organisations including the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, the National Portrait Gallery and the Victoria and Albert Museum.

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Entry requirements

Typical offer: 112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 2 full A-levels. IB: 29 points in the IB Diploma or 112 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of 2 Higher Level subjects. A-levels, AAQs, BTECs, Access to HE Diploma, T-levels and most other qualifications holding UCAS tariff points are accepted; acceptability of some non A-level qualifications such as BTECs may depend on the subject studied and units taken. Contextual offer (UK-resident applicants from underrepresented groups): 96 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 2 full A-levels. International applicants: IELTS 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each component, or an equivalent accepted test.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year. Fee for October 2027 entry; fees increase for each academic year of study. Optional placement year is charged at 20% of the standard tuition fee and a full year abroad at 15%. Source

International applicants: GBP 22,575 a year. Fee for October 2027 entry; fees increase for each academic year of study. Optional placement year is charged at 20% of the standard tuition fee and a full year abroad at 15%. Source

Intake: October 2027

Duration: 3 years (4 years with optional placement or study abroad year)

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