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Bachelor of Curating, Heritage and Human Rights

University of Essex

  • Colchester, United Kingdom
  • 3 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Bachelor

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About the program

Bachelor of Arts in Curating, Heritage and Human Rights is a 3-year full-time undergraduate degree offered by the School of Philosophical, Historical, and Interdisciplinary Studies at the University of Essex.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (2): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Demonstrate a structured understanding of core principles in Curating
  • Heritage and Human Rights. Apply relevant analytical
  • Practical and research methods to subject-specific problems. Communicate findings clearly and evaluate evidence through academic work and projects.

Career outcomes

  • Curation
  • Cultural policy
  • Heritage
  • Museum education
  • Programming and events
  • Museums
  • Galleries
  • Heritage institutions
  • Auction houses

Curriculum

  • 3-Year full-time course in Curating
  • Heritage and Human Rights
  • 360 Credits in total
  • Taught by the School of Philosophical
  • Historical
  • and Interdisciplinary Studies. Compulsory modules include Foundations of Human Rights
  • Writing and Researching Art History. Optional modules let students tailor the degree. The course includes Capstone - Art History / Curating / Heritage. An optional placement year is available. A study abroad year is available.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • UK entry: 112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 2 full A-levels. IB: 29 points in the IB Diploma or 112 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of 2 Higher Level subjects
  • We accept A-levels
  • AAQs
  • BTECs
  • Access to HE Diploma
  • T-levels and most other qualifications that hold UCAS tariff points.
  • International equivalents are listed by country on the course page.

Accepted academic background

Secondary school leaving qualifications (A-levels, IB, BTEC, Access to HE or recognised international equivalent by country) plus GCSE English C/4 or equivalent, Some courses need subject grades, Auditions (East 15) or interviews.

Documents you’ll need

  • English Language Test Results
  • Personal Statement.

How to apply

  1. Check the course page
  2. Entry requirements and UCAS code. Apply through UCAS (Essex institution code E70) or
  3. If not applying via UCAS
  4. Directly online. Pay the UCAS fee if applying through UCAS. Provide qualifications
  5. Personal statement
  6. Reference and English evidence (GCSE English C/4 or equivalent if you need a Student visa). Attend an audition or interview if the course page requires one. After an offer
  7. Pay a tuition fee deposit or show recognised sponsor funding to receive your CAS (deposit is not needed for UCAS applicants). Apply for a Student visa with the CAS and proof of funds.

Other costs

Tuition per year£22,575 GBP
Application fee£50 GBP
Deposit£33,402 GBP

Program details

CampusColchester Campus
Faculty or schoolFaculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
DepartmentSchool of Philosophical, Historical, and Interdisciplinary Studies
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value360
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay2
Scholarship note2027-28 International Undergraduate Scholarship: 5000 GBP first-year tuition reduction for overseas fee-paying students from listed countries, Including Cambodia. Individual nationality, Fee status and other conditions apply.

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 3 years.