History of Art with Gallery & Museum Studies

History of Art with Gallery and Museum Studies is a degree that pairs one of the most culturally rich of the humanities disciplines with specialist knowledge of the institutions through which art is preserved, exhibited and made accessible to the public. Art history trains you to look carefully, to situate works of art within their historical and cultural contexts and to analyse how visual objects produce meaning. Gallery and museum studies examines how these institutions function, how they curate and interpret collections, how they engage diverse audiences and what role they play in society.

Together they prepare you for a career in a sector that is both intellectually stimulating and socially significant.

At the University of East Anglia this three-year full-time degree gives you first-hand experience of a major art gallery and museum, providing real exposure to professional practice alongside your academic study. UEA's proximity to the Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts provides an exceptional teaching collection and a direct connection between academic study and curatorial and gallery environments. You will explore the history of art across time and cultures, developing your skills in visual analysis and art historical interpretation, while also building the practical and professional knowledge needed to work within gallery and museum contexts.

Graduates from History of Art with Gallery and Museum Studies are well positioned for careers in the museum, gallery and heritage sector. Many go on to work in curatorial roles, collections management, museum education, gallery programming, exhibition design and arts administration. Others find roles in auction houses, art fairs, cultural heritage consultancy and arts journalism.

The combination of art historical knowledge and practical sector understanding the degree provides is a strong foundation for postgraduate study in museum studies, art history, curatorial practice or cultural heritage management, which is often a further step towards senior curatorial roles.