The BA History of Art and Modern Languages at the University of Bristol offers you a unique opportunity to explore global visual culture and achieve fluency in Portuguese. This four-year undergraduate degree is ideal if you are fascinated by how art and language shape societies and seek to understand diverse cultural expressions. You will delve into critical theories and historical periods within art history, examining everything from early visual culture to contemporary global modernism. Simultaneously, you will build practical language skills in Portuguese, a vital language for understanding Lusophone worlds across continents.
You will study full-time on campus over four years, beginning with foundational units in global visual culture and Portuguese language and cultures. As you progress, you will engage with diverse topics such as theorising the object, art in Britain, and world cinemas, alongside advanced Portuguese language and literature. A distinctive feature of this programme is the compulsory year abroad in a Portuguese-speaking country during your third year, offering immersive cultural and linguistic experience. You will graduate with a comprehensive understanding of art history and advanced Portuguese proficiency, ready for careers in international relations, cultural heritage, translation, or further academic study.