Bachelor of Arts in History of Art and History

Birkbeck, University of London

UK,England

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36 Months

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CAD 14,560/year

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UK, England

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1823

Total Students: 13,937 +

Int. Students: 1,270 +

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Main Campus Address

Malet Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1E 7HX, United Kingdom

Bachelor of Arts in History of Art and History

Program Overview

Our fascination with the historical past, and the visual art it has bequeathed us, is richly evident in our thriving heritage sector and record numbers of visitors to museum and galleries.

This wide-ranging BA in History of Art and History will take you from the ancient world through to the present day exploring social, cultural, intellectual and political histories to develop your understanding of visual culture within these contexts. You will acquire the analytical skills and critical approaches that enable you to investigate texts, images and historical documents for yourself, and develop your competence in both visual perception and historical interpretation.

While some of our students have studied art history and/or history at school or have completed short courses, most have not studied these subjects in any depth prior to starting this course. The first-year modules are therefore intended to provide you with academic skills and a good grounding in the disciplines. As you progress through the course, you will have opportunities to explore different historical periods, themes and topics and different types of visual culture in more detail, from buildings to installations, sculpture to digital media, paintings to photography.