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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Art History and Visual Culture
University of Brighton
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Art History and Visual Culture course at University of Brighton.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
B,C,C
Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at University of Brighton. These students are taking Art History and Visual Culture or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Fine Art | B |
| History | C |
| Psychology | C |
| Media Studies | C |
| Photography | C |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: V352
Here's what University of Brighton says about its Art History and Visual Culture course.
This course focuses on global art history and visual culture from the eighteenth century to the present day, covering creative production from modern art and popular photography to multimedia and contemporary practices.
You will learn about the politics of creativity and culture, studying material and visual histories and art theory as well as engaging with debates around gender and sexuality, ecology, race, class, politics and ableism. You will also gain extensive knowledge on collecting, curating and exhibition-making.
We have excellent specialist facilities and you will also benefit from our close relationships with local and national museums, galleries and archives.
TOP REASONS TO CHOOSE THIS COURSE
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Staff include academics who develop leading research as part of the Centre for Design History on the museums and heritage sector
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Opportunity to take a second-year placement
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Access to internationally important collections including the Royal Pavilion and Museum’s collections of decorative art, world art and natural history and University of Brighton-held collections relating to design and screen history, and historic dress.
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At the end of your degree, you will exhibit your dissertation and accompanying poster in the annual graduate show
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As a university we offer excellent resources including the Design lab, a space housing our extensive collection of historic dress and textiles, the Design Archives, St Peters House Special Collection and Screen Archive South East
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Off-site study visits and hands-on sessions.
Join a vibrant community, featuring visiting researchers and practitioners, reading groups, lectures and workshops
- The specialist course team have research expertise on the Middle East, North Africa, South and East Asia, North America and Britain
Source: University of Brighton
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
School of Humanities and Social Science
Location
Brighton | Brighton
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• History of art
• History of design
Start date
28 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year |
| Wales | £9,535 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| EU | £17,250 per year |
| International | £17,250 per year |
The modules you will study
Year 1 Local and Global: Concepts and Ideas in Cross-cultural Histories of Art and Design, Fashion and Visual Culture Local and Global: Themes and Topics in Cross-cultural Histories of Art and Design, Fashion and Visual Culture Art and Design History in Brighton: Places and Processes Material Matters Artist, Designer and the Prosumer: Theories and Debates Artist, Designer and the Prosumer: Approaches and Practices
Year 2 Spaces and Bodies Gender and Sexuality in Art and Visual Culture Art, Visual Culture and Ecology Constructing Histories: Research Methods and Professional Practice in History of Art and Design
Options* Reconstruct, Recreate, Remake Understanding Exhibitions and Creating Displays Staging and Screening Fashion and Design Behind the Scenes: Arts and Heritage Placements I Click Therefore I am: Self and Selfies Modernism in Asia Cold War Cultures: Art, Design and Fashion 1946-1989 Museums, Material Culture and Representation
Optional Placement Year
Final Year Art and Visual Culture in Communities Dissertation in History of Art and Design Communicating Research Professional Paths in Art and Design History
Options* Participation, Performance and Politics The Past in the Present: Vintage, Retro, Revival Fashion Contexts Contemporary Art and Design in Asia Making the Modern Home: Design, Domesticity and Discourse
*Option modules are indicative and may change, depending on timetabling and staff availability.
University of Brighton student reviews
Showing 43 reviews
2nd year student
1 year ago
They have a big presence at the uni and i regularly use their facilities, which are a more affordable option.
2nd year student
1 year ago
Brighton has a great uni life and is full of day and night time activities for students. There is a big culture of community and many venues do regular student deals. The only downside is most of these activities cost money, so they are not that accessible to students who struggle for money.
2nd year student
1 year ago
The costs of accommodation are quite high - the closest and most affordable accommodation is just within price range, but a lot of the other accommodation is very fancy and new, thus it is very expensive. Rent in student homes is also very high in the city, and I have had to use financial support to...
2nd year student
1 year ago
The tutors are always available for academic support and the student support team have been getting more involved recently to alert the students of how they can access welfare services. I have personally used the welfare services to help me afford rent.
2nd year student
1 year ago
We donu2019t have the best or fanciest facilities, again the arts uni seems a bit under funded, but we do have everything that we need on site - an art shop, a cafe, a restaurant, and a library all within accessible distance.
2nd year student
1 year ago
Our timetable and work load is fairly balanced so we are not constantly struggling to keep up. The tutors all provide a range of perspectives and very helpful feedback and are always available. The course structure doesnu2019t suit me very well - we are more focused on learning as we go instead of b...
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Brighton
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from University of Brighton students who took the Art History and Visual Culture course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
78%
low
Teaching on my course
78%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
77%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
87%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
77%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
73%
low
Learning opportunities
81%
low
Learning opportunities
81%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
92%
high
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
80%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
73%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
87%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
73%
low
Assessment and feedback
76%
low
Assessment and feedback
76%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
93%
high
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
90%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
67%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
63%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
65%
low
Academic support
92%
med
Academic support
92%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
93%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
92%
med
Organisation and management
70%
low
Organisation and management
70%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
70%
low
How well organised is your course?
70%
low
Learning resources
84%
low
Learning resources
84%
low
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
72%
low
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
97%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
85%
low
Student voice
72%
low
Student voice
72%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
60%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
83%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
72%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
44%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
85%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
67%
low
Student information
See who's studying at University of Brighton. These students are taking Art History and Visual Culture or another course from the same subject area.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about University of Brighton graduates who took Art History and Visual Culture - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
65%
Say it fits with future plans
35%
Are utilising studies
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Brighton graduates who took Art History and Visual Culture - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£19.3k
First year after graduation
£22k
Third year after graduation
£28.8k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Art History and Visual Culture.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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