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, and media studies, integrated with a dedicated placement year to gain practical experience in relevant industries, significantly enhancing career readiness.

Career options significantly enhanced by the placement year, including roles in museums and galleries (education, curatorial roles focused on media), arts administration, media production, journalism, advertising, marketing, cultural analysis, research, and education. The practical experience provides a strong competitive advantage.

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.