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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
History of Art with Gallery and Museum Studies with a Placement Year
University of East Anglia
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the History of Art with Gallery and Museum Studies with a Placement Year course at University of East Anglia.
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A level
B,B,B
Contextual Offer: BCC
Most popular A-levels studied
The History of Art with Gallery and Museum Studies with a Placement Year course at University of East Anglia features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Media Studies | B |
| English Literature | B |
| History | C |
| Film Studies | B |
| Psychology | C |
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Fine Art | A |
| Business Studies | C |
| English Literature | C |
| History | C |
| Psychology | A |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: V3PP
Here's what University of East Anglia says about its History of Art with Gallery and Museum Studies with a Placement Year course.
Overview
What roles do galleries and museums play in today’s society? How have they shaped our understanding of art? On this course you’ll explore these and many more questions through first-hand experience of a major art gallery and museum. You’ll discover the history of art across time and cultures and explore the relationship between culture and society from the past to the present, and into the future.?This degree programme also offers you real-world industry experience in a placement year.?
Based in the world-famous Sainsbury Centre, you’ll become part of a unique community. We’re the only Art History Department in the UK located within a world-renowned art museum. You’ll examine objects and artworks. You'll learn about the processes and politics of collecting, while considering diverse communities and audiences. Learning from world-leading experts, you’ll gain different perspectives on art and material culture.
You’ll explore the politics and practises of display across diverse collections and exhibitions. This includes contemporary art galleries, natural history collections, historic houses, and heritage sites. And you’ll consider the work of curators, conservators, and educators, including how they engage broad audiences. These topics are pivotal to careers in museums, galleries, and the heritage sector.
Our BA History of Art with Gallery and Musem Studies with a Placement Year allows you to immerse yourself in the historic city of Norwich. You’ll study in the collections of the Sainsbury Centre, where you’ll learn about the processes and politics of collecting, while considering diverse communities and audiences. Learning from world-leading experts, you’ll gain different perspectives on art and material culture. Your learning is also enhanced with a year on a placement where you’ll gain invaluable work experience and employability skills in a relevant area of your choice.
We’re part of an international network for the study and display of art. This includes the Sainsbury Centre, Sainsbury Research Unit for the Arts of Africa, Oceania and the Americas, and Sainsbury Institute for the Study of Japanese Arts and Cultures. This network provides opportunities to connect you with local and national museums. Our graduates have gone on to rewarding careers in the cultural, creative, and heritage sectors. We look forward to you joining our community.
Disclaimer
Course details are subject to change. You should always confirm the details on the provider's website: www.uea.ac.uk
Source: University of East Anglia
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
School of History and Art History
Location
Main Site | Norwich
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• History of art
• Museum studies
Start date
14 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,790 per year (provisional) |
| Scotland | £9,790 per year (provisional) |
| Wales | £9,790 per year (provisional) |
| Northern Ireland | £9,790 per year (provisional) |
| Channel Islands | £9,790 per year (provisional) |
| International | £23,100 per year |
University of East Anglia student reviews
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Unknown year
2 years ago
Overall id say that the inversity is okay, the course is good however the lectuerers arent the best and often times lectures feel quite pointless. Things cost a lot here too, with the laundrette and shop being very overpriced making it hard to budget money easily. However, the camous looks quite nic...
Foundation year student
2 years ago
Uni life is very fun. You get to spend time with your friends and they're always there so you don't get bored. Norwich is a very average city but again you get used to it and it's also very historic
Foundation year student
2 years ago
Cost of living is hard personally but you get used to it. It depends on how you manage your money
Foundation year student
2 years ago
The student union are there all the time and are very supportive. They practically run the university and make it seem amazing. They run events almost every day and week and make the uni thrive.
Foundation year student
2 years ago
I haven't had any issues but they're supportive and available when u need them
Foundation year student
2 years ago
Accommodation is definitely good and like a hotel. The library is open 24/7 and the campus kitchen has very good food. My room is amazing I opted for en suite room which is better than others. We share a kitchen which is ok as it can get dirty quickly. But other than that all is good
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of East Anglia
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
The History of Art with Gallery and Museum Studies with a Placement Year course at University of East Anglia features content from more than one subject area. Using the options below, you can see ratings from students who took courses in each of these subject areas at this uni
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Teaching on my course
88%
med
Teaching on my course
88%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
78%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
96%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
90%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
87%
high
Learning opportunities
80%
med
Learning opportunities
80%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
86%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
85%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
75%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
84%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
71%
low
Assessment and feedback
79%
low
Assessment and feedback
79%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
88%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
79%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
77%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
76%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
73%
low
Academic support
86%
low
Academic support
86%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
86%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
84%
low
Organisation and management
75%
med
Organisation and management
75%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
73%
med
How well organised is your course?
75%
med
Learning resources
89%
med
Learning resources
89%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
86%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
89%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
92%
high
Student voice
75%
med
Student voice
75%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
62%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
81%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
81%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
81%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
90%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
78%
med
Student information
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Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
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Graduate statistics
52%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
60%
Say it fits with future plans
37%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
16%
Business and public service associate professionals
15%
Administrative occupations
9%
Elementary occupations
9%
Teaching Professionals
Graduate statistics
55%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
90%
In work, study or other activity
60%
Say it fits with future plans
30%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
20%
Artistic, literary and media occupations
20%
Business and public service associate professionals
15%
Elementary occupations
10%
Administrative occupations
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
The History of Art with Gallery and Museum Studies with a Placement Year course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for University of East Anglia graduate earnings across each of those subject areas.
Earnings
£21.9k
First year after graduation
£24.8k
Third year after graduation
£29.6k
Fifth year after graduation
Earnings
£18.6k
First year after graduation
£24.5k
Third year after graduation
£29.9k
Fifth year after graduation
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