Embark on the BA Art History & Visual Culture and Classical Studies at the University of Exeter, a joint honours degree designed for intellectually curious students eager to explore the rich tapestry of human expression across different eras and cultures. This programme delves into the critical analysis of visual arts, images, and objects, alongside the foundational narratives, philosophies, and societal structures of the ancient world. You will develop a sophisticated understanding of how societies have communicated and constructed meaning through art and text, preparing you for a world that increasingly values interdisciplinary perspectives and nuanced cultural interpretation.
This full-time, on-campus undergraduate degree is structured over three years, offering a progressive curriculum that builds your expertise year by year. You will engage with compulsory and optional modules in both disciplines, examining topics from ancient Greek and Roman narratives and drama to contemporary art history methodologies and museum studies. In your final year, you will undertake a significant dissertation, allowing you to pursue an independent research project in either art history or classical studies. You will graduate with a versatile skillset, ready for postgraduate study or careers in heritage, education, curation, or cultural analysis.