Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Art History
- 3 years
- Duration
- 16,950 GBP/year
- Price
- Rolling admission
- Start
- Rolling admission
- Deadline
- Bachelor
- Degree
- Campus
- Format
- Canterbury / United Kingdom
- Location
Program description
Our BA (Hons) Art History program at UCA Canterbury provides you with the information, skills, and connections necessary to succeed in your chosen professional path in the art world, whether it be in art history or the art industry.
This course is offered in conjunction with our BA (Hons) Fine Art degree and is designed to help students get a comprehensive understanding of art via study of its history, various practices, and various contexts.
You'll have the opportunity to learn from art history experts, but you'll also be able to connect with a diverse group of aspiring artists, participate in workshops where you can hone your craft and hear from prominent figures in the field of contemporary art.
The program is structured to give students a solid grounding in the fundamentals of art theory and the analytical abilities necessary for comprehending and making sense of art history, current artworks, and the inner workings of the art world on a local, national, and international scale. You will delve into the various art forms, techniques, and movements, as well as the elements that influence creative growth and presentation.
And to help you get ready for your future job, you'll get hands-on experience with real-world projects like exhibitions and presentations; form meaningful relationships with professionals in the museum and cultural sector; and hone the marketing and networking skills that are so crucial to success in these fields.
Program structure
Year 1
- Launch
- When was art?
- Equality, Diversity and Inclusion 1
- Independent project 1: starting writing
- Opportunity
- What is the object of art?
- Industry focus – writing modes 1: voice
- Independent project 2: partnerships, interdisciplinarity
- ATOM Activities
- PLE Digital Outcomes
- Progression Portfolio
Year 2
- Launch
- From the local to the global
- The Conscious Practitioner
- Independent project 3: interdisciplinary elective
- Opportunity
- Human/Nature
- Industry linking – writing modes 2 – contemporary art publication
- Independent project 4: placement
- ATOM Activities and PLE Digital Outcome
Study abroad
Students on the Study Abroad Exchange will undertake placement during this year.
Year 3
- Launch
- Artistic futures
- Themes and theories
- Opportunity
- Final independent project
Price
Fee for two semesters (1 year) is 16,950 GBP for international students
We have offer a range of scholarships and fee discounts.
Requirements for applicants
If you do not have qualifications from the United Kingdom, we will accept equivalent qualifications from your native country for admittance into our programs.
In addition to academic credentials, some of our courses require a portfolio of previous work.
For our Bachelor's courses, we usually require that you have:
- High school leaving certificate or equivalent.
- A transcript showing successful completion of one year of a Bachelor's degree from a recognised university with CGPA 3.8.
English Language requirements for BA/BSc courses:
- IELTS UKVI or Academic - Listening 5.5, Reading 5.5, Speaking 5.5, Writing 5.5, Total 6.0
- Test of English as Foreign Language (TOEFL) iBT - Listening 17, Reading 18, Speaking 20, Writing 17, Total 80
- Pearson Test of English (Academic) - Listening 59, Reading 59, Speaking 59, Writing 59, Total 59
- Cambridge English Advanced (CAE) or Cambridge English Proficiency - Listening 162, Reading 162, Speaking 162, Writing 162, Total 169
- Trinity College London Integrated Skills in English (ISE) - Listening Merit, Reading Merit, Speaking Merit, Writing Merit, Total ISE III
- LanguageCert International ESOL SELT - Listening 33, Reading 33, Speaking 33, Writing 33, Total B2 Communicator High Pass
Portfolio requirements
For these course, you must perform an individual piece as an audition. This piece can be up to two minutes long and can be one of the following: a brief modern text (play or screenplay); a short piece of Shakespeare; or an original work you have composed.
About the university
The UCA team firmly believes that creativity enhances the vitality, innovation, and humanity of global communities. That is why the university has been a fervent supporter of creative research and teaching for the past 160 years.
Architecture, crafts, fashion, graphic design, illustration, fine art, photography, film, media, the performing arts, and creative business are among areas of study offered by the university. Employers in the creative sector hold a high regard for this programs because of their excellent teaching standards.
We want to inspire people to use their creativity to drive change, overcome challenges and improve the lives of others.
So we’ve designed our university to be an inclusive, dynamic environment. Our campuses across Surrey and Kent, our Institute for Creative Innovation in Xiamen, China, and our homes within partner organisations such as the Maidstone Television Studios all have one thing in common: they are places to forge inspiring partnerships, make work with purpose and build real solutions to human problems across the globe – whether that’s as part of our vibrant teaching and research community, or as a student on one of our courses.
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