








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.
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.
We have excellent specialist facilities and ...
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
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
09/2025
Campus
Brighton
29 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
V352
Institution Code
B72
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2
104
120
P:45
Pass Access to HE Diploma with 60 credits, to include at least 45 credits at Level 3. Access courses in Humanities, History or Politics are preferred.
26
Must include three subjects at Higher Level.
MMM
DMM
H3,H3,H3,H4,H4
Or equivalent combination of grades.,
B,C,C
B,B,B
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
---|---|---|---|
England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £17,250 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |