Arts and Humanities (Art History) (R14-AH)

This degree gives you the freedom to study a range of subject areas in the arts and humanities while developing a specialism in art history, exploring art and visual culture across different periods and places. You can combine this with a second specialism or choose to develop broader interests in classical studies, creative writing, English language, English literature, history, modern languages, music, philosophy and religious studies. You'll also discover how knowledge is created and shared in the arts and humanities, stretch your imagination and develop your own creative and critical responses whilst being part of a vibrant student community.

Key features of the course

• Specialise in art history within a broad and flexible arts and humanities degree

• Develop a range of skills that will be valuable in the workplace and to further study

• Have the opportunity to write an extended essay drawing on independent study

• Select a second specialism to complement and enhance your study of art history

Course Modules

This arts and humanities degree has three stages, each comprising 120 credits.

In Stage 1, you’ll encounter a variety of different times and places and engage with some fascinating people, artworks, ideas, and stories. This broad foundation will help you develop the skills and confident, open approach you need to tackle more specialist modules at Stages 2 and 3.

In Stage 2, you can thematically engage with the central questions of art history and visual cultures from either prehistory to 1800 or from the eighteenth century to the present day. You can study both modules or combine one art history module with another from a wide choice of arts and humanities modules.

In Stage 3, you can either explore a new history of art that highlights the vital role art has played in the stories Europeans have told about the wider world or consider the multiple ways of approaching works of art, architecture, and design within the discipline of art history. You can study both modules or combine one art history module with another from a wide choice of arts and humanities modules.