History of Art (Hons) The Courtauld Institute of Art

Overview

The History of Art degree at The Courtauld Institute of Art You will have the opportunity to study art and architecture from across the globe, from late antiquity to the present, from Byzantium to the Early Modern Islamic World, from Medieval and Renaissance Europe to International Modernism, and from contemporary China to Black art histories. Explore our taster lectures to gain a greater insight into studying at the Courtauld Institute.

Key facts

Over three years of study, their BA degree builds up a broad, deep, and multifaceted understanding of art history, encouraging both range and specialism, fostering both subject-specific and transferable skills and knowledge. It encourages you to study works of art at first-hand, including the Courtauld Institute’s own extraordinary collections, and to understand them in light of the latest critical approaches and ideas. All their teachers are researchers at the cutting edge of their areas of specialism and they bring their knowledge, discoveries and ideas to discuss with you in seminars, lectures, gallery visits and tutorials. You’ll also have the opportunity to study a language, and apply for dedicated funds to travel and see works of art you are studying.