BSc (Hons) Art History and Curating

The BA Art History and Curating course at Manchester Metropolitan University is a unique programme that combines the study of art history and curating, offering students opportunities to engage with a range of art forms from ancient to contemporary periods. Course Content: The course explores issues related to the interpretation, display, and context of art. Students will learn to develop innovative exhibitions and projects, apply their learning in gallery settings, and engage with the wider art world. The content includes studying landmark exhibitions, art theories, and debates, international curatorial practices, and understanding the ways in which art exists in the public realm.Key Modules: The course comprises several modules including 'Art Histories', 'The Art of Curating', 'Public Art and the Civic Sphere', 'Modernism and After', 'Art Histories in the Making', and 'Curatorial Practice in the 21st Century.'Future Careers: Graduates from this programme could progress into careers in the visual arts sector, such as becoming curators, arts administrators, gallery educators, cultural journalists, or art consultants. There are also avenues for students to pursue further study and research in art history.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.