BA Philosophy and Art History
University of Essex
Key Information
Campus location
Colchester, United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
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Pace
Full time
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Introduction
BA Philosophy and Art History
You study the disciplines of philosophy and art history together in order to appreciate the relationships between the two disciplines with a degree of critical awareness. In so doing you are offered a unique approach to develop skills which are now vital in a society dominated by the visual image and visual forms of communication.
You will be taught by our expert staff in your very first year, a rarity in UK art history courses.
One of the major reasons for choosing Essex is the quality of the education you will receive. We are 3rd in the UK for research outputs in art history and also 7th in the UK for research impact in philosophy (Grade Point Average, REF2021).
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available, please visit the university website for more information.
Curriculum
Year 1
- Introduction to Philosophy
- Writing and Researching Art History
- Art and Ideas: I
Year 2
- Knowledge and Reality
- Art and Ideas II: More Art, More Ideas - Critique and Historiography in the History of Art
- Beyond the BA: Skills for the Next Step
Final Year
- Philosophy Capstone Module
- Art and Ideas III
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Career Opportunities
Graduates equipped with an understanding of wider ethical and philosophical issues are becoming increasingly attractive to employers. Many employers want graduates with critical thinking skills who can think logically and creatively about practical problems.
Our students are in demand from a wide range of employers in a host of occupations, including law, PR, journalism and the media, the Civil Service, charity work, banking, and the NHS. Our recent graduates have gone on to work for a wide range of high-profile companies.
Our BA Philosophy and Art History provides you with you with:
- The ability to understand all sides of a dispute objectively and without forming a premature opinion
- The ability to work in a team, taking a collaborative approach to problems
- The ability to think clearly, creatively, and self-critically
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
We also work with the University's Student Development Team to help you find out about further work experience, internships, placements, and voluntary opportunities.
Program delivery
BA Philosophy and Art History: 3 years
BA Philosophy and Art History (Including Year Abroad): 4 years
BA Philosophy and Art History (Including Placement Year): 4 years
- Close examination of texts written by artists, critics, art historians and philosophers
- Subsidised gallery visits to work ‘in situ' for each course
- Gain practical experience in curating, such as handling and installing artworks
- Teaching takes the form of lectures and seminar sessions or discussion classes
- We believe that discussion is the lifeblood of philosophy, and we try to keep our classes as small as we can for this purpose