Curating, Heritage and Human Rights, BA (Hons)

Can an exhibition ignite 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? How do curators and heritage professionals address these issues in their exhibitions? This programme equips you with skills to forge innovative links between visual culture, heritage studies, human rights, and wider socio-political dynamics.The BA in Curating, Heritage and Human Rights enhances your expertise in curatorial practices while exploring human rights, building your ability to advocate for individual and community rights, social justice, and transformation. Additionally, it introduces critical heritage studies, encompassing ethical and legal discussions, and examines how heritage is safeguarded, shared, and exhibited, including aspects of audience engagement and participation.