Bachelor of Arts [B.A] [History of Art BA] From Goldsmiths, University of London

Why study BA History of Art (Hons) at Goldsmiths, University of London?Ê

• You'll investigate modern and contemporary art, art theory and visual culture from around the world, approaching the subject from a fresh perspective which puts an emphasis on key areas of debate rather than chronology.
• We'll explore visual culture in all forms to broaden your outlook. YouÕll not only examine the kinds of artefacts you might see in museums and art galleries, but also those that make up our everyday environment: like architecture, city and landscapes, adverts, TV and film, websites, the body, and street style.
• YouÕll study at one of the top creative universities in the UK (Which? University 2017) based in vibrant South-East London, where youÕll discover everything from art spaces and studios to foodie pop-ups and markets.
• Our London location means you can take advantage of the many galleries, art spaces, museums, cultural facilities and specialist libraries the city has to offer.
• YouÕll have the chance to put theory into practice with our work placement module, so you have the chance to gain experience at a public institution such as the V&A Museum, Hackney Museum or The Live Art Development Agency
• You'll develop key communication and presentation skills, and the ability to think creatively and critically.
• We encourage you to get involved in student-led activities and personal development projects

• Many of our recent graduates are now working as curators and exhibition managers with employers including Tate Modern, the V&A Museum and Edinburgh Castle, while others enter creative fields such as journalism and marketing.

Skills

Our degrees develop your critical and analytical skills with respect to modern and contemporary art, ideas and visual culture. More generally, they also develop your ability to express ideas clearly and your expertise in gathering insights from a range of subjects.

Careers

These skills are all appropriate to careers in museums and galleries as administrators or curators, as artists or art historians/ theoreticians, in journalism and the media, teaching and research and the commercial world. Indeed, many of our alumni are active in the contemporary art world, whether working for major art and cultural institutions, or having set up cultural initiatives of their own. You can read more about the career options open to you on our dedicated Visual Cultures careers page.

Alongside our lecture and seminar programmes, we run a series of events and workshops specifically aimed to help students prepare for their future directions.