About BA (hons) Art History in Manchester Metropolitan University
Overview
Artists have responded to the modern world in many imaginative ways that have changed how people view society. This course focuses on relationships between art and modern society through the study of artists, artworks and movements from the early 19th century to the present. You will be encouraged to engage in independent research and professional development using the many galleries of Manchester and the North West.
The programme addresses a diverse range of artists and movements in different places and times, as well as theoretical approaches to art history. The team delivering the course are research-active art historians, theorists and curators with expertise in art in the modern and contemporary period, curatorship and art practice. There are opportunities for national and international study trips, international Erasmus+ programme study abroad and the option to study a language.
Features and Benefits
- Delivered by research active art historians, theorists, and curators.
- Opportunities to learn a foreign language and access the Erasmus+ international study programme.
- Manchester School of Art collaborates with the Whitworth Art Gallery for regular public talks from internationally acclaimed speakers.
- Opportunities for national and international study trips.
- The opportunity to take part in Unit X, an innovative unit offered to students across Manchester School of Art that encourages interdisciplinary study and collaboration on an external-facing project.
Career prospects
This course is appropriate for careers in a range of cultural roles eg art historian, curator, art writer/journalist, arts manager, teacher, archivist, as well as being appropriate for postgraduate study.
Academic qualification equivalents
- Higher Secondary School Certificate awarded on completion of Standard XII with good grade.
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS : 6.0, with no component below 5.5
- TOEFL : Overall 79, With no individual test score below:Listening: 17,Reading: 18,Speaking: 20,Writing : 17
- PTE : 53, with no less than 51 in any section
Manchester Metropolitan University Highlights
| Type |
Public |
| Campus Setting |
Urban |
| Year of Establishment |
1970 |
| Programs Offered |
Full-time, Part-time, Online |
| Total Enrollment |
38,000+ |
| International Students |
3,000+ |
| Intake Season |
Fall |
| Accommodation |
Available |
Manchester Metropolitan University Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
- The estimated cost of attendance while studying in the UK depends on several factors like the program applied for, tuition fees, books and supplies, housing, dining, transportation etc.
- Estimated Tuition Fees for 2020-2021 academic session at Manchester Metropolitan University are:
| Course |
Fees |
| Undergraduate Courses |
15,000 - 16,500 EUR |
| Graduate Taught Courses |
16,000 - 17,000 EUR |
| Graduate Research Courses |
16,000 - 27,500 EUR (varies band wise) |
| Avg.Living Cost |
7,500 - 8,500 EUR per year |
- Tuition Fees for some courses can vary depending upon any additional cost such as field trips or expense of equipment.
- Tuition Fees for postgraduate research courses (Ph.D., MPhil, MRes) are categorized into 5 Tuition bands,
- Students can expect an average cost of living ranging from 7,500 - 8,500 EUR per year, based on the minimum expenses.
