BA (Honours) Criticism, Communication and Curation has three distinct stages (years). Each stage consists of three 10-week terms. Knowledge and skills, history and theory are the threads running through the course. Stage One provides a foundation in the histories and theories of western art and culture, and an introduction to skills appropriate for the degree course (e.g. journalism, photography, web design). During this stage we encourage you to begin to research, explore and develop your individual strengths and approaches to your subject. Stage Two continues to explore criticism, communication and curation practices. You'll also begin to develop a variety of approaches that demand individual and experimental responses in order to complete an extended piece of research and writing. Through a combination of tutorial guidance, seminars, lectures, personal research, independent study and team projects, you'll explore the full reach of your subject and develop your individual talents in relation to it. Stage Three focuses on developing and refining your independent approach while you complete your dissertation and London Project. You'll also engage in further formal study of a chosen topic (elective seminar) and work collaboratively with your year group towards the degree show, a major opportunity to curate an exhibition.

BA Criticism, Communication and Curation develops your knowledge and skills so that you can look for work in contemporary galleries and at cultural events; in arts and heritage management and administration; in museums, collections and archives; as researchers within academic, commercial and not-for-profit organisations; in television, radio and new media; in theatre and cinema; and in teaching and arts entrepreneurship, in London and beyond. You might also want to pursue postgraduate study. Many BA Criticism, Communication and Curation students have taken MA courses in a range of fields, including curating contemporary art and design, art history, the theatre in London, business and the arts, cultural theory, and historicism.