University of Wales, Aberystwyth

Course Details

BA(Art History)

Course Description

Art History is the study of artefacts and techniques, texts and concepts within social, historical, and philosophical contexts. This BA in Art History will encourage your appreciation of art whilst equipping you with the skills required to conduct research, analyse art, and articulate your ideas. This course will suit you if your career aspirations lie in academic research, teaching, publishing, art journalism or the conservation of art.

Course Duration

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3year

Career outcomes

Your BA Art History will prepare you a broad range of employment or study options. Your artistic expertise will help you in a career as an art therapist, community arts worker, fashion designer, or art critic. Recent statistics from HESA (Higher Education Statistics Agency) show that nearly 79% of Art graduates find either paid employment or continue with further study upon graduation. Throughout your training you will develop a wealth of subject-specific skills and other generic professional skills that can be easily transferred into almost any graduate or professional employment situation. You will be able to: analyse and interpret visual data quickly and efficiently; select and deploy the most effective solutions for practical challenges; and deliver cogent and compelling arguments. You will have also proven your abilities in writing for and speaking to a range of audiences, working effectively with others, and delivering work in time to meet specific deadlines. The study of art history requires clarity of thought, academic rigour, thorough planning and a high level of personal motivation. Having proven yourself in such disciplines, you will be at an advantage over your competitors in any general employment context. To help you discover the most appropriate career pathway for you, you will be assigned a dedicated, subject-specific careers advisor who will assist you in constructing a Personal Development Plan. This process will encourage you to reflect on your learning and your career aspirations so that every academic option you choose will point you towards your future career.




BA(Art History) University of Wales, Aberystwyth