Course Overview
Our students develop the ability to think critically and creatively, and to articulate their ideas persuasively. Intellectual rigor, visual sensitivity, and informed debate are fundamental to the discipline of the history of art, as well as being transferable skills relevant to a range of careers. Graduates can pursue jobs in arts management, conservation, and policy; in education, marketing and publishing; in the museums and heritage sectors; and in research and academia.
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
Courses and Events Programmer, National Gallery.
General Eligibility
We welcome applicants without traditional entry qualifications as we base decisions on our own assessment of qualifications, knowledge, and previous work experience. We may waive formal entry requirements based on the judgment of academic potential.
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Language Requirement
If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, the requirement for this course is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 7.0, and at least 6.5 in writing.