Goldsmiths, University of London, BA (Hons), History of Art

This degree encourages you to develop an independent critical involvement with works of art and visual culture, to examine changing historical conceptions of art and the artist, and to explore the visual arts in their wider cultural and political contexts.

Why study BA History of Art at Goldsmiths?

• You'll investigate modern and contemporary art, art theory and visual culture from around the world
• Introducing you to visual culture – not only the kinds of artefacts you might see in museums and art galleries, but those that make up our everyday environment: these include things like architecture, city and landscapes, adverts, TV and film, websites, the body, and street style
• Staff are passionate about the subject and are at the sharp end of theoretical developments in the field, which makes the degree relevant and exciting
• Teaching takes advantage of the many galleries, art spaces, museums, cultural facilities and specialist libraries in London
• You'll develop key communication and presentation skills, and the ability to think creatively and critically.
• Encouraging you to get involved in student-led activities and personal development projects
• Many of recent graduates are now working as curators and exhibition managers with employers including Tate Modern, Victoria and Albert Museum and Edinburgh Castle, while others enter creative fields such as journalism and marketing.