Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - History and History of Art with a Placement Year

This degree combines two historical disciplines, History and History of Art. Students will engage with textual sources and explore the art and material culture of different periods and cultures. Based in the world-famous Sainsbury Centre, students will become part of a unique community. UEA is the only Art History Department in the UK that is located within a world-renowned art museum. 

The History and History of Art course explores the unfolding history of humanity. Students will gain critical awareness of the problems of the present, as they explore the political, cultural, and social forces that shape the modern world. They will understand how art is made and how knowledge is constructed.  

Students will also gain detailed knowledge of the many ways people have made, displayed, and interpreted art. They will examine objects and artworks, including significant aspects of European art history. They will also explore the work of artists and material culture from Africa, Asia, Oceania, and the Americas. 

This course allows students to immerse themselves in the historic city of Norwich. they will study in the collections of the Sainsbury Centre, which was designed by Norman Foster. Learning from world-leading experts, students will gain different perspectives on history, visual art, and material culture.