Visual Arts and Film

Combining still and moving images, advanced academic study and practical skills development, the ba in visual arts and film at durham is a degree like no other. it draws on staff research spanning historical periods from classical rome to the present, and is almost global in its geographical reach, with an emphasis not only on western art, film, and visual culture, but that of the middle east, russophone eurasia, and east asia. the very conceptions of the visual and the image you will explore in this course are fundamentally shaped by this transnational perspective. with this transnational scope in mind, the degree offers extensive language-learning opportunities, while within durham it draws on the outstanding collections of the university’s oriental museum, its distinguished western art collections, and the curatorial expertise of its staff. no previous study of art is required: just a desire to explore the vast world of visual art and film.

ELP programs are offered by universities or pathway institutions to assist students in achieving the language proficiency required for academic studies. You can get admitted to your course with a lower language requirement if you do an ELP program.

Of those students who graduated in 2019: 91% are in paid employment or further study 15 months after graduation across all this programmes of those in employment: 81% are in high skilled employment with an average salary of £27,000.

Work while you study

You can also work on a UK student visa, from 10 to 20 hours per week during the academic year, 40 hours per week or full-time during vacations.

Partnerships

Most universities in England have partnerships with different companies and organisations to ensure their students get enough professional training as students. In addition to increasing their students' chances to get hired by one of the universities. Durham University has partnerships with the following companies: