Art History and Modern Languages University of Essex

Overview

Art History and Modern Languages course from  University of Essex  curriculum which covers the whole history of art, enabling you to choose from a variety of specialist options, while simultaneously becoming proficient in one or more languages. Engage with art works that range from Old Master paintings, through the Pre-Raphaelites and Surrealists, to the most up-to-date contemporary art and visual culture.

Modules explore a wide variety of media, including architecture, urbanism, photography and video, as well as painting, drawing, printmaking, performance art and sculpture. We have also embedded clear pathways to careers in curating and museumship throughout the course should you wish to take them, with modules in every year dedicated to the histories, theories and practices of museums, exhibitions and galleries. 

At the same time you can either begin the study of a language as complimentary to your course, or improve your current language skills.

Career opportunities:

As the graduate job market becomes increasingly global the ability to speak a modern language will place you in a competitive position. Language skills are in scare supply and can be used in almost any job.

Graduates from the BA Art History and Modern Languages offered by University of Essex are prepared for roles as curators, teachers, translators and journalists. Having strong language skills have enabled the graduates to work in diverse fields including banking, entertainment, media, education and tourism for UK and international companies.

The recent graduates have gone onto work for a wide range of organisations including:

• Foreign and Commonwealth Office

• National Portrait Gallery

• Victoria and Albert Museum