Art History BA (Hons) at University of Sussex

Learn about why art history matters to society, to culture and to politics. You'll find out about art’s relationships with museums and heritage, as well as its place in feminism and queer studies, empire and post-colonialism, criticism and the media.

At Sussex, you benefit from Brighton’s creative arts culture while enjoying access to London’s world-leading resources. You’ll explore every aspect of visual and material culture, from photography to architecture to fashion, collaborating with renowned curators and our partners within the industry. We have fantastic facilities including a state-of-the-art conservation centre at The Keep and the Attenborough Centre for the Creative Arts. We also have exceptional links with galleries and museums including Tate Modern and the V&A.

Your future 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.

Our graduates have excellent capacities in creative problem-solving, critical thinking, organisation and planning. They also understand how visual culture works – an essential skill in an image-saturated society.

Sussex Art History students are provided with opportunities to gain professional experience as researchers, teachers and in museums and galleries during their degrees.

Graduate destinations

Recent graduates have gone on to work as:

• exhibitions and collections assistant, Ditchling Museum of Art and Craft
• media officer, Tru Thoughts
• participation co-ordinator, London Southbank Centre.