Art History and Visual Cultures (R27)

Open University

Undergraduate BA (Hons) Distance learning 3-6 Years HistoryHistory of art

Art History and Visual Cultures (R27) BA (Hons) is an undergraduate degree at Open University, based in Milton Keynes, taught distance learning over 3-6 years.

About this course

This degree will equip you with the knowledge and critical skills to investigate works of art, images, objects and architecture, from the local to the global and from prehistory to the present. This will be a rich and rounded experience as you discover the power of images and works of art to influence debates and shape everyday life. Through your studies, you’ll explore the place of art history and visual cultures in the wider humanities and as a component in the creative and cultural industries, and develop transferable skills in visual literacy, critical thinking, and communication.

Key features of the course

- Explore images, artefacts and architecture from a wide range of periods and places.

- Become familiar with different approaches to the study of visual, spatial and material culture.

- Gain skills in visual literacy, criticism and analysis that will make you highly employable.

- Work on your own dissertation project on a subject that interests you.

Career Prospects

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Course Details

Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Study Mode
Distance learning
Duration
3-6 Years
Start Date
2025

2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ

Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Milton Keynes
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
History, History of art