The School of World Art Studies is built around an outstanding European Art History department. It also gives students the chance to study art from around the world, from antiquity to the present day.
- The School had more world-leading research publications than any other art history department in the UK, according to the results of the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise
- The School is one of the top 3 art history departments in the UK, according to the Times' Good University Guide 2010
- UEA ranks 3rd in the UK for overall student satisfaction, according to the National Student Survey (2009) - and the School has the joint highest satisfaction rating for art history in the UK
- Unique and flexible courses - including a new BA in Art History with Gallery and Museum Studies
- Housed in the Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts (SCVA), designed by Norman Foster
- Students learn directly from the Sainsbury Collection of art, on display in the SCVA
- Museum visits and field trips, including art history in Venice and archaeology in Cyprus
- Dynamic arts environment in Norwich, plus excellent library and art resources in the School
- Supportive and friendly, with a network of academic advisors, student 'buddies', and alumni mentors
Resources
Designed by Norman Foster, the Sainsbury Centre is ‘perhaps the greatest resource of its type on any British campus’ (Times Good University Guide, 2005). Under one roof, it provides a range of resources for students in the School, including the Robert Sainsbury Library, an extensive photographic collection, the renowned Sainsbury Collection of art, dedicated student computing facilities, and relaxing light-filled communal areas which bring students and staff together in an informal environment.
Career Opportunities
A degree in art history develops transferable skills in critical thinking, analysis, and written and oral communication – with the added benefit of the School’s international scope. Alumni of the School have gone on to a range of careers in museums and art galleries, schools and universities, and business and government. The UEA also has a dedicated and successful Careers and Employabilty service - visit their website for more information.
The Arts in Norwich
Students benefit from the thriving arts and culture scene in Norwich, which hosts the largest contempoary art festival outside London (Contemporary Art Norwich) and the annual Norwich and Norfolk Festival of the arts. Norwich has a number of museums, galleries and arts centres, including the Castle Museum and Art Gallery located in the city’s Norman castle. The Norwich University College of the Arts is a leading educational centre for fine arts, design and media, which has many links with the School. And Norwich is home not only to the 12th-century Cathedral but also to 36 medieval parish churches – more than any other city in northern Europe.
