History of Art with a Language (with a year abroad) University of York

Overview

Within the History of Art with a Language (with a year abroad) BA course from the University of York you'll gain an exciting and fresh perspective on the history of human expression through studying art and languages, graduating with skills highly prized by employers across a wide range of industries.

You'll explore an extraordinary variety of art and architecture, covering a wide range of time periods and cultures - from medieval Jerusalem to contemporary digital culture. By studying a language alongside History of Art, you'll have a deeper understanding of art collections around the globe, particularly those in native languages and relating to specific cultures.

We have a unique approach to studying languages at York. From the start, you'll be taught and assessed in your language of study by expert staff, many of whom are native-speakers, so you'll develop your fluency and communication skills rapidly. Our transcultural and decolonised approach to language learning allows for deeper reflection on the values, attitudes, and practices of different cultures.

Career opportunities:

Our interdisciplinary course equips you with effective communication, critical thinking and project management skills, which translate readily into any work context. You'll be valued in the workplace for your ability to lead in project work and undertake independent research.The combination of the analytic, transcultural, and communicative competencies you'll learn during your degree ensures that you are a highly sought-after graduate. You'll become proficient in all aspects of managing small-scale linguistic analysis projects, from identifying the research questions, to communicating the findings. This skill set will open the door to many different careers.

• Archivist
• Art Consultant
• Art practitioner
• Conservation Officer
• Curator
• Gallery Director
• Marketing and communications
• Publishing
• Broadcasting and journalism
• Local government and public service
• Business, finance and accountancy
• Teaching
• Translation and interpreting
• IT and software development