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History of Art and Archaeology BA

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History of Art and Archaeology BA

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    Key Information

    • Study Level:

      Bachelor

    • Duration:

      3 Years

    • Study Mode:

      Full Time

    • Start Date:

      01 September 2019

    • Tuition Fees EU/EEA:

      £ 9,250 Per Year

      These fees apply to students from the EU/EEA

    • Tuition Fees International :

      £ 17,750

      These fees apply to students from outside the EU/EEA

    institution

    The School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS)

    The School of Oriental and African Studies was founded in 1916 as the School of Oriental Studies. It took its current name in 1938 and moved to its new campus in 1941. Its iconic library was built in 1973. The university continues to expand slowly, maintaining itself as one of the premier centres for Asian […]

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    Course Summary

    SOAS’ BA in the History of Art and Archaeology is a great way to learn more about the archaeology, architecture, art and material cultures of Africa, the Middle East and Asia. You’ll learn the theory and science behind the study of ancient and modern art as well as the actual artistic and cultural traditions that exist now and have existed in these regions in the past. In time, students will select a specialty for themselves, typically developing expertise in a handful of regions, themes or groups.

    This program is unique in that it gives students access to the largest concentration of African, Asian and Middle Eastern scholars in Europe. The expertise of SOAS’ academics in this area is unmatched, and you can benefit from the very latest research in these areas.

    The first year of this program is Identical to the BA in the History of Art, and it is simple to switch between the two programs before you begin year 2.

    If you are changing direction after starting in another career area, you will possess valuable work experience and professional awareness. Many employers actively seek candidates with these benefits. Our network of contacts, a dedicated employability service and a reputation in the legal profession mean we also have an outstanding track-record of finding students legal employment.Many employers favour GDL students in an increasingly competitive legal job market. Through studying another degree subject, you will have gained many transferable skills. By taking the conversion route into law, you are showing motivation and determination by choosing law at a later stage than some others. This looks good to employers.

    If you are changing direction after starting in another career area, you will possess valuable work experience and professional awareness. Many employers actively seek candidates with these benefits. Our network of contacts, a dedicated employability service and a reputation in the legal profession mean we also have an outstanding track-record of finding students legal employment.Many employers favour GDL students in an increasingly competitive legal job market. Through studying another degree subject, you will have gained many transferable skills. By taking the conversion route into law, you are showing motivation and determination by choosing law at a later stage than some others. This looks good to employers.

    Course Outline

    There are few required modules other than in year one. Most of the program is composed of options and electives, allowing you to construct your own specialty.

    Year 1

    The curriculum for your first year features six required modules:

    • Great Works: art, films, literature, music
    • Themes in the Art and Archaeology of Africa
    • Themes in the Art and Archaeology of East Asia
    • Themes in the Art and Archaeology of South and Southeast Asia
    • Themes in the Art and Archaeology of the Near and Middle East
    • Theory in Art History and Archaeology

    In addition, students can select 30 credits worth of optional modules from a list of language and non-language modules.

    Year 2

    Students will select 60 credits of modules containing archaeological content as well as 30 credits that can come from a rage of other London universities

    Year 3

    In addition to undertaking and Independent Study Project in Archaeology, students will select 60 credits form the list above and a further 30 credits worth of Language or Non-Language options.

    Learning & Teaching

    SOAS’s 3 year programs typically rely upon large weekly lectures and smaller interactive tutorials for the first year. Your progress will usually be assessed via small pieces of coursework.

    Years 2 and 3 tend to have smaller numbers of students in each module, so the lecture content is replaced with smaller, more in-depth seminar sessions. Assessment is based on larger papers at this point.

    Assessment in the final year is based on the Independent Study Project as well.

    Career Possiblities

    A BA in the History of Art and Archaeology prepares graduates to work in art journalism, auction houses, public and commercial galleries, museums and conservation organisations. However, it also delivers a wide range of transferrable skills, making graduates competitive applicants for roles in a wide range of industries. Graduates have found rewarding positions with travel companies, NGOs like ICOMOS, UNOP, UNESCO and the World Monuments Fund, and many similar organisations.

    Entry Credit

    Applicants must typically have achieved 3 A Levels at ABB or higher, an International Baccalaureate at 35 (6/6/5), or the international equivalent. Work experience and language ability in a related field is highly desirable.

    All classes are taught in English, and international students will be required to show proficiency in English by scoring well on the IELTS or a similar test.

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