Art and History of Art

Art and the history of art complement one another perfectly. whilst developing your practical knowledge and skills at reading school of art, you can explore the theories and ideas behind different periods and styles of art with our ba art and history of art.

All students are encouraged to work with different artists and designers in hosting events and exhibitions. past students have enjoyed internships at studio voltaire and the frieze art fair. others have performed at the ica, taken part in an arts council-supported film project at the museum of rural life and participated in an international exhibition at the seoul institute of arts in south korea.

• Type: Optional

• Duration: 12 Months

• Fees: Contact us for up-to-date information

As well as the practical experience gained on this degree, our students graduate with a range of transferable skills, such as self-motivation, time management and strategic thinking. they also have greater self-confidence and become better able to express themselves. 97% of our graduates are in work and/or study 15 months after the end of their course (graduate outcomes survey, 2018/19, based on first degree art responders. many of our graduates develop successful careers as artists, writers and curators. these include a number of famous alumni, such as turner prize-nominated artists, and phd students who are award-winning artists and curators at influential museums. others have found employment in galleries, education, art therapy and film and video production. recent employers include tate, whitechapel gallery, christies, microsoft, the bbc, victoria & albert museum, and manolo blahnik.

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. University of Reading has partnerships with the following companies: