Art History (with a professional placement year)

97% of our research overall in Art and Design: History, Practice and Theory was assessed to be world leading or internationally excellent (REF 2021)

7th in the UK for History of Art (The Guardian University Guide 2024)

8th in the UK for History of Art, Architecture and Design (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024)

About the course

Art has the power to challenge society today. This course is for you if you’re curious to explore the cultural, political, social and economic significance of art.

From philosophy to psychology and modern languages, you take electives from other subjects to open your mind to other disciplines and tailor your degree to your interests. During your degree, you can choose to:

• discover art’s relationship with feminism, queer studies, empire and postcolonialism, criticism and the media

• join the Art Society to share your interest in art, collaborate and be inspired

• apply for a placement year to gain work experience.

Just outside Brighton and close to London, the University is brilliantly located for the arts. Our facilities include The Keep and the Attenborough Centre for the Creative Arts. You’ll benefit from our connections with a wide range of museums, galleries and collections. Our research informs exhibitions at museums and galleries such as:

• Tate

• the Metropolitan Museum of Art

• the Science Museum.

When you graduate, you’ll have the analytic and practical skills needed for work in the cultural, creative and academic sectors. You’ll be prepared for a range of careers in fields including writing, teaching, management and marketing.

About Sussex

Our courses, research, culture and campus aim to stimulate, excite and challenge. From scientific discovery to global policy, from student welfare to career development, Sussex innovates and takes a lead. And today, in every part of society and across the world, you'll find someone from Sussex making an original and valuable contribution.

Location

Study on our beautiful, green campus on the edge of the South Downs National Park and just minutes from the vibrant seaside city of Brighton & Hove. We’re near to Gatwick airport and just over an hour from London.