Faculty: Faculty of Humanities, School of Philosophical, Historical and Interdisciplinary Studies. This Bachelor of Arts with Honours program offers an interdisciplinary study of art history, visual culture across various media, and the theories and practices of media studies, developing strong analytical, research, and critical thinking skills in understanding the production, consumption, and cultural impact of visual and media forms.

Career options in museums and galleries (education, curatorial roles focused on media), arts administration, media production, journalism, advertising, marketing, cultural analysis, research, and education. The interdisciplinary nature of the degree provides a versatile skill set for various creative and analytical roles.

The University of Essex has a forward-thinking environment and a diverse international community. It is a centre of world-leading research excellence for the social sciences. The university offers a location close to beautiful countryside and is only an hour away from London by train. The program is within the Faculty of Humanities, School of Philosophical, Historical and Interdisciplinary Studies.