Art History and Early Childhood (Hons) Liverpool Hope University

Overview

The Art History and Early Childhood (Hons) programme from Liverpool Hope University will provide a vibrant cultural backdrop for your studies. Utilising Hope’s exclusive partnership with Tate, and visiting speakers from the creative industries, students gain a wide-ranging understanding of theoretical perspectives in Art History and how these are expressed through the workings of cultural organisations. 

Through our cultural partnerships and collaborations, students will be offered privileged access to important collections in Liverpool and experts working in the field.

In your second and third years, you will also take ‘Professional Practice for Art History’. These courses take in exhibition planning and design, curatorial practices and educational activities. These components address pathways into the creative industries and address the range of roles today’s cultural organisations demand – equipping students with the skills and knowledge necessary to secure future professional opportunities.

Career opportunities:

Many graduates in Art History go on to work in galleries and museums, academia, the heritage and cultural industries, community work, the media, publishing, marketing, advertising, education and the commercial arts sector.

Skills developed studying Art History such as visual analysis, critical awareness and interpretation, working with complex theoretical concepts and independent thinking, will open up a wide range of career opportunities. Students will also have an opportunity to do a student-led voluntary placement (in Year Two or Three) or a year-long Placement Year in industry between Years Two and Three.