
History of Art with a Placement Year BA (Hons)
Course Overview - History of Art with a Placement Year BA (Hons)
Overview
Are you ready to explore the global history of art in the only Art History department situated within a world-renowned museum? This degree examines how art has been created, displayed, and interpreted from prehistory to today. Based in the iconic Sainsbury Centre, youll be part of an enthusiastic, creative and vibrant community dedicated to the study of art.
On this History of Art with a Placement Year degree, youll engage directly with thought-provoking art from around the world. Through close analysis of objects, artworks, and exhibitio...
<strong>Overview</strong><br/><br/>Are you ready to explore the global history of art in the only Art History department situated within a world-renowned museum? This degree examines how art has been created, displayed, and interpreted from prehistory to today. Based in the iconic Sainsbury Centre, youll be part of an enthusiastic, creative and vibrant community dedicated to the study of art. <br/><br/>On this History of Art with a Placement Year degree, youll engage directly with thought-provoking art from around the world. Through close analysis of objects, artworks, and exhibitions, youll explore key aspects of European art alongside the artists and material cultures of Africa, Asia, Oceania, and the Americas. <br/><br/>Based in historic Norwich, youll have the opportunity to immerse yourself in the citys rich artistic heritage. Through our partnerships with local museums and galleries across East Anglia, youll gain first-hand insights from museum and heritage professionals into the region’s creative and cultural past, as well as the contemporary challenges of art-making and exhibition. <br/><br/>We’re part of an international network for the study and display of art. This includes the Sainsbury Centre gallery, Sainsbury Research Unit for the Arts of Africa, Oceania and the Americas, and Sainsbury Institute for the Study of Japanese Arts and Cultures. This network provides opportunities to connect you with regional and national museums. <br/><br/>Our graduates have gone on to rewarding careers in the cultural, creative, and heritage sectors. We look forward to you joining our community. <br/><br/><strong>Disclaimer</strong><br/><br/>Course details are subject to change. You should always confirm the details on the providers website: <strong>www.uea.ac.uk</strong>
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
14/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
V35P
Institution Code
E14
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Scottish Higher
A,A,A,B,B
A combination of Advanced Highers and Highers may be acceptable.
Access to HE Diploma
D:30,M:15
Access to Humanities and Social Sciences pathway
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
32
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDM
Contextual Offer: DMM Please see UEA website for further information on accepted combinations. Excludes BTEC Public Services, BTEC Uniformed Services and BTEC Business Administration.
Scottish Advanced Higher
B,C,C
A combination of Advanced Highers and Highers may be acceptable.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
Principal subjects and A-level combinations are considered - please contact us.
A level
A,B,B
Contextual Offer: BBC
T Level
M
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Fees and funding
Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
---|---|---|---|
England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
International | £23,100 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |