BA (Hons) Liberal Arts (Art History)

The following course information is for students applying for entry in January 2023. If you're looking to start a similar course in September 2023, refer to BA (Hons) Art History. For the September 2023 intake, the course structure is different from what you see on the page below.

Study a degree that’s tailor-made for you.

A liberal arts degree gives you the freedom to focus on the subjects that most interest you. You’ll concentrate on a major area of study while maintaining a breadth of learning spanning the arts, humanities and social sciences.  

The Art History Major offers a critical exploration of this exciting and influential field. Through an artistic lens, you will engage in key themes such as feminism, philosophy, politics, racism and religion.  

Exploring London’s museums, galleries and auction houses will introduce you to visual art in all its diverse forms. By examining pieces from across the world, you’ll learn how material culture can inform – and even contradict – global histories.  

Elective modules will help you understand the breadth of this important discipline and also give you a broad skillset.   

Options to learn a language and study abroad at one of our international partners will help expand your learning and global outlook.  

Completing this degree will develop you into a highly employable and open-minded individual who is ready pursue an international career in the arts sector and other related fields. 

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