What We Teach

We teach across a range of subject areas, and students can combine flexible modules to create a degree tailored to their own interests.

Each BA course includes 1 or 2 core lecture modules each semester, which all students on the course attend. In addition, students have a choice of options from seminar-style modules, which have no more than 16 students each. Students can also choose modules from other Schools in the university, including foreign languages, literature, film and history.

For a complete list of modules offered in the current academic year, you can view UEA's module catalogue here.

The School of World Art Studies has particular strengths in the following subject areas:

Modern and Contemporary Art
From Degas' dancer to Francis Bacon's powerful portraits, and much more - all on display in the Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts.

Group attending crucifixion (Mid to late 15th century), Germany or Flanders, Alabaster, UEA 397b,

Medieval and Renaissance Art

With its Norman cathedral, wealth of churches, and rich history, Norwich is the ideal place to study medieval European art. Plus, you can explore the Italian Renaissance for yourself in our second-year modules on Venice, home of Titian, Tintoretto and Veronese.

Head of an Oba [king] (Early 16th century), Nigeria, Benin, Brass and iron, UEA 232

African Art
Several members of staff are experts in African art, ranging from ancient and medieval cultures to the contemporary world - and complemented by the renowned African collections of the Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts.

Sistrum fragment with Hathor heads, Egypt, late period, Dynasty XXVI, c. 650 BC, blue faience, UEA 904

Ancient Art and Classical Antiquity
The School offers unique opportunities to study ancient Egyptian art, as well as the art of the Roman Empire and the prehistoric Mediterranean.

Archaeology and Anthropology
Archaeologists look at the past to understand how people have created and used art and objects, while anthropologists study living cultures from around the world.

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World Art Studies and Museology

The School of World Art Studies has particular strengths in the following subject areas:

With its Norman cathedral, wealth of churches, and rich history, Norwich is the ideal place to study medieval European art. Plus, you can explore the Italian Renaissance for yourself in our second-year modules on Venice, home of Titian, Tintoretto and Veronese.

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