Art History, BA (Hons), with industry placement

At Essex, you will gain a comprehensive foundation in visual culture history, encompassing canonical art and architecture as well as underrepresented elements like medical photography, tattoos, and protest artifacts. You will cultivate essential skills to forge innovative links between visual culture, other academic fields, and wider social and political dynamics. No Art History A-Level is required; we value fresh perspectives that bring new insights to your studies.The program equips you to translate your passion for art, architecture, and visual culture into meaningful discoveries, while providing a robust understanding of their historical contexts, including influences on production, distribution, and reception. For those interested in curating or museum careers, dedicated modules cover the theories, practices, and practicalities of museums and exhibitions. Essex stands out with its top-tier education—ranked 3rd in the UK for art history research outputs and 7th for philosophy research impact (REF 2021)—and offers teaching by expert staff from your first year.