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The Arts of Africa, Oceania and the Americas (Taught)
- MA
- 1 Years
- Full-time
- 09/2026
- Postgraduate
- University of East Anglia
- Awarded by:
- University of East Anglia
Course summary
Overview
Are you fascinated by the world of art? On this unique master’s course, you’ll study the historical and contemporary arts of Africa, Oceania and the Americas.
You’ll benefit from teaching that emphasises museum anthropology and material culture. At the same time, you’ll engage with the issues involved in the analysis and display of these works of art, both in their original contexts and in museums and exhibitions.
Our department is one of the leading centres in the world for the study of art and material culture. It’s also the only centre in the UK concerned with the study of art worldwide. Our research output includes publications, exhibitions, catalogues, conferences, symposia and lectures. For details of the research undertaken by individual members of faculty and research students, please visit our Sainsbury Research Unit page.
This MA is cross-disciplinary. That means you’ll engage with regional developments and shared themes across anthropology, art history, archaeology, and museology. Throughout the programme, you’ll encounter contemporary theories and current methods of research.
You’ll have the opportunity to study the world-famous collection of art held in the Sainsbury CentreSainsbury Centre and access to the Robert Sainsbury Library, a dedicated library located in the building. The SRU also has its own teaching collection of over 200 items. Engagement with museums is an integral part of the course and there will be visits to museums and exhibitions in Paris, London, Cambridge and Oxford.
Our graduates have gone on to do PhD research and to university appointments, careers in consultancy, publishing and museum work in the UK and abroad.
Disclaimer
Course details are subject to change. You should always confirm the details on the provider's website: www.uea.ac.uk
Modules
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Assessment method
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Entry requirements
Degree classification: Bachelors degree – 2.1 or equivalent
Degree subject: Humanities or Social Sciences
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | minimum 5.5 in each component |
English Foreign Language:
Applications from students whose first language is not English are welcome. We require evidence of proficiency in English (including writing, speaking, listening and reading):
Test dates should be within 2 years of the course start date.
We also accept a number of other English language tests. Review our English Language Equivalencies for a list of qualifications that we may accept to meet this requirement.
UEA Admissions Policy for English Language Qualifications https://www.uea.ac.uk/apply/our-admissions-policy/english-language-equivalencies
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Channel Islands | £9975* | Whole course |
| England | £9975* | Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | £9975* | Whole course |
| Scotland | £9975* | Whole course |
| Wales | £9975* | Whole course |
| International | £9975 | Whole course |
* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
Tuition fees are reviewed annually and subject to increase. Some fees are regulated by the UK government and will be changed in line with advice from them. For further information about additional costs for your course and information on fee status please see our website.
Sponsorship information
A number of scholarships are available; see our web pages for details.
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