BA (Hons) Art History and Modern Languages at University of Essex

Programme overview

Four-year degree studying the history and theory of art combined with French or Spanish (post-A Level), with the chance to spend a year abroad at a partner institution such as the Ecole du Louvre in Paris. Modules explore architecture, urbanism, photography, video, painting, drawing, printmaking, performance art and sculpture, with museum and curating pathways in every year.

Faculty: School of Philosophical, Historical, and Interdisciplinary Studies | Department: School of Philosophical, Historical, and Interdisciplinary Studies | Duration: 4 years | Intake: October 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Colchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Writing and Researching Art History, Art and Ideas I and II, language options from beginner to post-A-level, second-year major language options, art history options and Beyond the BA: Skills for the Next Step.

Career pathways

Graduates are prepared for roles in museums and galleries, publishing, education and other creative and cultural careers, with curating and museum pathways embedded in the course.

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Application information

Entry requirements

112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 2 full A-levels; IB: 29 points in the IB Diploma, or 112 UCAS tariff points including at least 2 Higher Level subjects. Contextual offer: 96 UCAS tariff points from 2 full A-levels. International applicants: IELTS 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each component, or an equivalent accepted test; a pre-sessional English pathway is available.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year Source

International applicants: GBP 22,575 a year Source

Intake: October 2027

Duration: 4 years

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