Bachelor of Arts [B.A] [History of Art (Asia, Africa and Europe)] From School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London

The History of Art and Archaeology department at SOAS contains some of the worldÕs leading experts in Asian and African art history and archaeology, whose ground-breaking research informs and is informed by their teaching.Ê

Students benefit from the unparalleled knowledge and enthusiasm of staff. As members of the School of Arts, they profit from the insights of scholars and students studying the Music, Film and Media of Asia, Africa and the Middle East in historical and contemporary contexts.Ê

They can also select from courses in other departments, taking advantage of SOASÕs unrivalled expertise in the languages, history, religions and cultures of Asia and Africa.

A degree from the Department of the History of Art and Archaeology provides students with expertise in the History of Art and/or Archaeology of Asia, Africa and the Middle East. Our graduates work in arts, culture and heritage roles, including in galleries, museums, archives, conservation, publishing and arts administration.Ê

Careers

A BA History of Art (Asia, Africa and Europe) fromÊÊSOAS University of LondonÊgives graduates the essential skills needed to work in a range of arts related jobs such as galleries, museums, archives, conservation, publishing, arts administration, heritage management. Ê

As well as regional expertise and knowledge, students also gain highly valued transferrable skills that can be applied to other types of professions. These skills include: research skills, written and oral communication skills, visual awareness and the ability to select and organise information.

A degree in art history gives access to a range of jobs available for any humanities degree graduate such as teaching and the media.