Curating, Heritage and Human Rights, BA (Hons), with industry placement

Can an exhibition drive social change? Who determines the narratives presented in museums and galleries? How might we protect heritage threatened by conflict or environmental disasters? What ethical challenges arise in preserving and displaying artefacts from diverse cultures? This BA in Curating, Heritage and Human Rights equips students with skills to forge connections between visual culture, heritage studies, human rights, and wider social-political dynamics. The programme enhances expertise in curatorial practices, human rights advocacy, and promoting social justice, while exploring critical heritage issues such as ethical and legal debates, preservation methods, public engagement, and exhibition strategies.At the University of Essex, students may opt for a placement year, with departmental and team support for securing opportunities, though they bear responsibility for arrangements. Participants pay only 20% of standard tuition fees for that year. The course also offers optional modules to customise learning, with further details available on the university's website.