Curating with History

University of Essex
Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time 3 Years HistoryHistory of art

A-Level Entry

BBB

UCAS Points

112 - 120 points

About this course

Are you an aspiring curator? Do you want to know how to display objects in ways that reveal their wider historical impact? This degree will help you develop the skills you need to become a curator who makes bold connections between different forms of art and visual culture, historical developments, and broader social and political forces.

BA Curating with History offers a multidisciplinary foundation in the histories and theories of art history, curating, heritage studies and public history. You will learn the intellectual and practical skills necessary to realise your career ambitions, combining classroom-based learning with hands-on experience in museums and galleries. You will also learn about the history and theory of exhibition design, with a particular emphasis on how curatorial choices shape our experiences while viewing artworks and the other objects on display in museums and galleries.

Entry Requirements

A-Level Grades BBB
UCAS Tariff Points 112 - 120 points
BTEC DDM

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

3416 Arts officers, producers and directors
2435 Professional/Chartered company secretaries
3412 Authors, writers and translators
2434 Business and related research professionals
4214 Company secretaries and administrators
2472 Archivists, conservators and curators

Course Details

Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Colchester
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
History, History of art