History of Art with Curating (Part-time)

Overview

At History of Art with Curating (Part-time) at Birkbeck, University of London you will be introduced to current curatorial approaches and debates, and given opportunities to put your knowledge and ideas into practice in a supportive and collaborative environment.

While some of our students have studied art history at school or have completed short courses, most haven’t studied the subject in any depth prior to starting this course. The first-year modules are therefore intended to provide you with academic skills and a good grounding in the discipline. As you progress through the course, you will have opportunities to explore different types of visual culture in more detail. Studying at Birkbeck you are based in the heart of London, close to museums and galleries, while being part of a vibrant and stimulating student community.

Careers

Our students develop the ability to think critically and creatively, and to articulate their ideas persuasively. Intellectual rigor, visual sensitivity and informed debate are fundamental to the discipline of history of art, as well as being transferable skills relevant to a range of careers. Graduates of the History of Art with Curating (Part-time) at Birkbeck, University of London can pursue jobs in arts management, conservation and policy; in education, marketing and publishing; in the museums and heritage sectors; and in research and academia.

Jobs gained by some of our BA and MA graduates include:

• Head of Learning, Design Museum
• Curator, Schools Programmes, Tate Modern
• Curatorial Assistant, Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco
• Curatorial Officer, National Army Museum
• Head of Campaign Management, Science Museum
• Curator, Handel House Museum
• Head Curator, National Maritime Museum
• Director, Foundling Museum
• Curator, British Art 1850-1915, Tate Britain
• Courses and Events Programmer, National Gallery.