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Curating with History, BA (Hons), with industry placement

University of Essex, United Kingdom

 
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Ranking in UK

12th
overall
USNews
Arts and Humanities
35th
THE
Arts and Humanities
38th
Guardian
History
56th

Costs

Course fees S$36.2k / year
Entertainment, books
food & rent
S$18.5k / year
Beer S$3
MacDonalds S$13
Cinema S$25
Coffee S$7
Total S$54.7k / year

Entry requirements

A Level BBB
Diploma 2.7
International Baccalaureate 29

Scholarships

Essex Global Talent Scholarship
50% for tuition
21 - 50 available
Essex International Baccalaureate Excellence Scholarship
£2000 for tuition
Unlimited quantity
Essex South East Asia Scholarship
£3000 for tuition
Unlimited quantity
Essex Performance Sports scholarships and bursaries
Up to £100 for tuition
Limited quantity
British Chevening Scholarships
100% for tuition and living expenses
Limited quantity

Information

Course
Code
V311
Upcoming
Intakes
Oct 2026
Course
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Information
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+65 9650 3225
HOTLINE
+65 6333 1300

Duration

3 years
Graduate
2029
About the course

Are you an aspiring curator interested in displaying objects to highlight their broader historical significance? This degree equips you with essential skills to forge innovative links between art, visual culture, historical events, and wider social-political contexts.The BA in Curating with History provides a multidisciplinary grounding in art history, curating, heritage studies, and public history. It combines theoretical learning with practical museum and gallery experience, focusing on exhibition design and how curatorial decisions influence viewer experiences. You may opt for a placement year at the University of Essex, where you secure the opportunity with departmental support, paying only 20% of tuition fees for that year. Many courses also include optional modules for personalised study, with details available on the university website.

A local representative of University of Essex in Singapore is available online to assist you with enquiries about this course.