Overview

Art has the power to challenge society today. This Art History (with a professional placement year) (Hons) degree provided by University of Sussex is for you if you’re curious to explore the cultural, political, social and economic significance of art.

From philosophy to psychology and modern languages, you take electives from other subjects to open your mind to other disciplines and tailor your degree to your interests. During your degree, you can choose to:

discover art’s relationship with feminism, queer studies, empire and postcolonialism, criticism and the media

join the Art Society to share your interest in art, collaborate and be inspired

apply for a placement year to gain work experience.

Career

Art History is among the most vocational of all the humanities subjects. By studying Art History, you prepare yourself for a wide range of careers, both within and outside the arts.

As a graduate, you’ll have high-level skills in critical thinking, cultural awareness and impactful communication. You’ll be well prepared for careers in:

curation

publishing

journalism

arts education

advertising

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Art on Site: Place, Identity, Meaning

Stories of Art: Shaping Art

Mediterranean Fantasies: Revivals and Utopias, 1919-1939

The Order of Things: The Museum and its Objects

Art and Place: Sites, Spaces and Identities

Writing Art History: Media, Society, Culture

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

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• The initial applications deadline for most courses is the final Wednesday in January.

Language

English

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59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Brighton, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Art History View 204 other Bachelors in Art History in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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110

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80

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59

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Typical offer: ABB

GCSEs: You should have a broad range of GCSEs 9-4 (A*-C), including good grades in relevant subjects.

IB: 32 points overall from the full IB Diploma.

European Baccalaureate: Overall result of at least 77%.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

27300 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

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Living costs

Brighton

United Kingdom

815 - 1383 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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