Art History and Curating BA (Hons)
Manchester Metropolitan University
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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This course combines the study of art history, focusing on developments since the nineteenth century, with the essential practical skills and critical perspectives needed by the contemporary curator. And Manchester School of Art school provides a distinctive, vibrant environment in which to consider art’s historical development and its relationship to society.The course shares much of its teaching with BA (Hons) Fine Art and Art History, and students from the two courses collaborate on projects ...Read more

This course combines the study of art history, focusing on developments since the nineteenth century, with the essential practical skills and critical perspectives needed by the contemporary curator. And Manchester School of Art school provides a distinctive, vibrant environment in which to consider art’s historical development and its relationship to society.The course shares much of its teaching with BA (Hons) Fine Art and Art History, and students from the two courses collaborate on projects and exhibition-making. It is taught by a multidisciplinary team of practising artists, art historians, curators and theorists.The University's exhibition spaces, cultural programmes and collections are used in the course’s teaching, providing opportunities to acquire valuable, professionally relevant experience and skills. The course also enjoys links to the city and region's galleries and arts organisations.- The course works closely with arts institutions and galleries in Manchester and beyond, helping students to foster professional skills and contacts.- You will have the opportunity to take part in Unit X, an innovative unit offered to students across Manchester School of Art that encourages interdisciplinary study and collaboration on an external-facing project.- Opportunities for national and international study trips.- Manchester Metropolitan is committed to engaging with the Turing programme, the newly announced UK government scheme to support students to study and work abroad.

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Art & Design
WUSCA ranking:
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19/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
21st
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
56th
History Of Art, Architecture and Design
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 95 = 5% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
5%
Employment rate
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Source: UNISTATS, 2019
90%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
History Of Art, Architecture and Design graduate salary at this uni
£17,000
UK History Of Art graduate salary
£18,000
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Mathilde
07 Nov 23

Everything is really nice, location is spot on, just outside of Manchester Centre, and staff is just so..Read more

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Student Reviewer
04 Apr 14

I would recommend studying abroad to everybody! It has changed my life. Knowing that I can succeed in international competition has increased my..Read more

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History Of Art, Architecture and Design

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Art & Design
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English Literature
33%
History
31%
Psychology
21%
English Language
20%
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Mathilde
07 Nov 23
Art History and Curating BA (Hons)
Everything is really nice, location is spot on, just outside of Manchester Centre, and staff is just so...
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SR
Student Reviewer
04 Apr 14
I would recommend studying abroad to everybody! It has changed my life. Knowing that I can succeed in international competition has increased my...
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Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester Metropolitan University , Manchester

Manchester Met is a contemporary university which is home to one of the biggest student communities in the UK....

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Manchester Metropolitan University
Academic Division Oxford Road All Saints Manchester M15 6BH United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Manchester Oxford Road  0.2 miles away
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