History of Art with Gallery and Museum Studies with a Year Abroad BA (Hons)
University of East Anglia
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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**Overview**What roles do galleries and museums have in society today? How have they shaped our understanding of art? On this course you’ll explore these questions and more through first-hand experience of a major art gallery and museum. You’ll discover the history of art across time and cultures, and explore the relationship between culture and society from the past to the present day, and into the future. Based in the world-famous Sainsbury Centre, you’ll become part of a unique community. ...Read more


Overview

What roles do galleries and museums have in society today? How have they shaped our understanding of art? On this course you’ll explore these questions and more through first-hand experience of a major art gallery and museum. You’ll discover the history of art across time and cultures, and explore the relationship between culture and society from the past to the present day, and into the future. Based in the world-famous Sainsbury Centre, you’ll become part of a unique community. We’re the only Art History Department in the UK located within a world-renowned art museum. You’ll explore the politics and practises of display across diverse collections and exhibitions. This includes contemporary art galleries, natural history collections, historic houses, and heritage sites. And you’ll consider the work of curators, conservators, and educators, including how they engage broad audiences. These topics are pivotal to careers in museums, galleries, and the heritage sector. Our History of Art with Gallery and Museum Studies with a Year Abroad course allows you to immerse yourself in the historic city of Norwich. You’ll study in the collections of the Sainsbury Centre, which was designed by Norman Foster. You’ll examine objects and artworks. You'll learn about the processes and politics of collecting, while considering diverse communities and audiences. Learning from world-leading experts, you’ll gain different perspectives on art and material culture. We’re part of an international network for the study and display of art. This includes the Sainsbury Centre, Sainsbury Research Unit for the Arts of Africa, Oceania and the Americas, and Sainsbury Institute for the Study of Japanese Arts and Cultures. Among the benefits of the network is to enable you to connect with local and national museums. Our graduates have gone on to exciting and rewarding careers in the cultural, creative, and heritage sectors. We look forward to you joining our community. On this version of the course, you’ll have the exciting opportunity to spend your third year studying at one of our partner institutions across the globe.


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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

ABB Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

AABBB Grades / Points required

Scottish Advanced Higher:

CCC Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:30,M:15 Grades / Points required

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DDM Grades / Points required

T Level:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Contextual Offer: BBC

A combination of Advanced Highers and Highers may be acceptable.

A combination of Advanced Highers and Highers may be acceptable.

Access to Humanities and Social Sciences pathway.

Principal subjects and A-level combinations are considered - please contact us.

Contextual Offer: DMMPlease see UEA website for further information on accepted combinations. Excludes BTEC Public Services, BTEC Uniformed Services and BTEC Business Administration.

Obtain an overall Pass including a B in the core of the T Level and a Distinction in the Occupational Specialism.Any subject is acceptable.

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£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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£20,600 per year

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£20600 Per year

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