Art History and Visual Culture BA (Hons)

This course focuses on global art history and visual culture from the eighteenth century to the present day, covering creative production from modern art and popular photography to multimedia and contemporary practices.<br/><br/>You will learn about the politics of creativity and culture, studying material and visual histories and art theory as well as engaging with debates around gender and sexuality, ecology, race, class, politics and ableism. You will also gain extensive knowledge on collecting, curating and exhibition-making.<br/><br/>We have excellent specialist facilities and you will also benefit from our close relationships with local and national museums, galleries and archives.<br/><br/>**TOP REASONS TO CHOOSE THIS COURSE**<br/><br/><br/>- Staff include academics who develop leading research as part of the Centre for Design History on the museums and heritage sector<br/><br/><br/>- Opportunity to take a second-year placement <br/><br/><br/>- Access to internationally important collections including the Royal Pavilion and Museum’s collections of decorative art, world art and natural history and University of Brighton-held collections relating to design and screen history, and historic dress.<br/><br/><br/>- At the end of your degree, you will exhibit your dissertation and accompanying poster in the annual graduate show<br/><br/><br/>- As a university we offer excellent resources including the Design lab, a space housing our extensive collection of historic dress and textiles, the Design Archives, St Peters House Special Collection and Screen Archive South East<br/><br/><br/>- Off-site study visits and hands-on sessions.<br/><br/><br/>Join a vibrant community, featuring visiting researchers and practitioners, reading groups, lectures and workshops<br/>- The specialist course team have research expertise on the Middle East, North Africa, South and East Asia, North America and Britain

At Brighton, you'll study in a way that prepares you for your future. Essential graduate skills are built into every course, and you can make your CV stand out even more with optional placements and study abroad. Through practical, hands-on learning, you'll graduate confident with the knowledge and skills to make a difference and kick-start your career.<br/><br/>Brighton don't just want you to succeed, but to feel good too! From their flexible admissions process to academic and wellbeing support networks, Brighton will help you have a smooth transition to university. <br/><br/>The University of Brighton is based on the south coast, between the sea and the Sussex countryside. Brighton is one of the most unique cities in the UK and it is bursting with life. Independent and inclusive, students can enjoy shopping, green spaces, sports facilities and brilliant nightlife. The music and arts scene is up-and-coming; with the city being home to galleries and museums, in addition to hosting world-famous music acts. There is also the AMEX stadium, where the Premier League Brighton and Hove Albion FC play their matches. Brighton truly has it all!