BA (Hons) History of Art (with a year abroad)

Program Overview

This four-year History of Art program with a year abroad offers comprehensive training in art history, developing critical thinking and research skills. Students explore diverse art and architecture globally, study abroad for intercultural experience, and prepare for careers in museums, galleries, and the cultural sector. The program emphasizes hands-on learning through field trips and collaborations with renowned institutions.

Program Outline

History of Art (with a year abroad) (BA)

Degree Overview

This four-year program provides intensive and comprehensive training in the discipline and practice of art history. You will explore diverse art and architecture from around the world, encompassing both historical and contemporary perspectives. The program focuses on developing critical thinking, analytical, and research skills, preparing you for a variety of career options related to art history, museums, and the cultural sector.

Outline

Year 1:

• Introduction to the History of Art
• Materials of Art and Architecture
• Transmissions and Connections
• The Practices of Art History
• Objects in Focus
• Option Modules: The Art of Looking, Language Courses

Year 2:

• Art and Its Institutions
• Research Skills for Art History
• Option Modules (variety of topics and periods)

Year 3:

• Study Abroad: Spend a year abroad studying at one of the university's partner institutions, enhancing your intercultural experience and academic development.
• Two modules focusing on your abroad experience.

Year 4:

• Dissertation (7,000-8,000 words)
• Option Modules (further exploration of chosen topics)

Assessment

Assessment methods include:

• Essays and written assignments
• Closed exams
• 7,000-8,000 word research dissertation
• Regular feedback through tutorials and supervision

Teaching

• Taught by renowned art historians, curators, and researchers.
• Interactive and stimulating environment emphasizing critical thinking and discussion.
• Small group teaching format, including lectures, seminars, field trips, and individual tutorials.
• Emphasis on studying art and architecture in the original through field trips and visits to museums and galleries.

Careers

• Graduates pursue careers in museums, galleries, auction houses, conservation, art education, curating, journalism, and academic research.
• Preparation for postgraduate studies at prestigious universities.
• Recent internships at MoMA and the Guggenheim in Venice.

Other

• Collaborations with museums and galleries such as the Tate, National Gallery, V&A, and York Museums Trust.
• Opportunities to learn a foreign language to enhance academic and professional development.
• Focus on developing transferable skills such as analytical thinking, research, communication, and problem-solving.
• Strong alumni network providing career guidance and support.

Note:

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Tuition Fees and Payment Information:

UK (home) fees: £9,250 per year International and EU fees: £23,700 per year UK (home) or international fees? The level of fee that you will be asked to pay depends on whether you're classed as a UK (home) or international student. Check your fee status. Fees for subsequent years UK (home) fees may increase within the government fee cap in subsequent academic years. We will notify you of any increase as soon as we can. International fees are subject to increase in subsequent years in line with the prevailing Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate (up to a maximum of 10%). More information For more information about tuition fees, any reduced fees for study abroad and work placement years, scholarships, tuition fee loans, maintenance loans and living costs see undergraduate fees and funding. Additional costs Some of the modules you can choose from may include associated field trips to allow you to visit art and architecture. We will cover the cost of any major air/sea/rail travel and accommodation, but you will be expected to pay for local transportation, food and entrance costs. Your third year will be spent abroad with one of our partner institutions and you will pay a reduced fee to York for that year of study.