Art History (with a professional placement year) BA (Hons) at University of Sussex

Learn about why art history matters – socially, economically and politically. Critically analyse visual culture, and work collaboratively to change the world around you.

Be part of Brighton’s creative arts scene, work in museums and galleries across the South East and make use of London’s rich culture, less than an hour away. We have fantastic campus facilities including the Art History Lab and the Attenborough Centre for the Creative Arts, and exceptional links with galleries and museums including Tate Modern and the V&A.

You can apply for a professional placement to help you gain concrete skills and work experience before you graduate. You’ll develop insights that will support you in planning, and succeeding in, your career.

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.

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.