BA History, Politics and International Relations

The History of Art and Visual Culture and Comparative Literature and Culture program at Royal Holloway, University of London provides a unique opportunity for students to study the visual arts and global literature together. It combines the studies of diverse artistic mediums with an exploration of different literary traditions from around the world. Equally emphasising on practical skills, critical thinking and historical knowledge, this program is ideal for those with an active interest in both art and literature.Course Content: The course enables students to study the theoretical and practical aspects of art and literature from varied cultural contexts. Core modules provide a solid grounding in both disciplines, while option modules allow students to engage with specialist topics according to their interest. Studies cover wide-ranging eras and geographies, exploring topics such as modernism, postmodernism, aesthetics, and the intersection of visual and textual cultures.Key Modules: The key modules include "Understanding Visual Arts", "Interpreting Texts", "Art History: A Survey", "The Scene of Learning", and "20th Century Comparative Literature and Culture". These modules offer a broad understanding of visual arts and literature and their interconnections.Future Careers: Graduates from this program can enter a wide range of sectors including those related to arts administration, museums and galleries, heritage and tourism industries, media and publishing, education and research, advertising, marketing and PR.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.