BA (Hons) Fine Art and Art History in Manchester United Kingdom | Manchester Metropolitan University

In today's art landscape, traditional divisions between artistic disciplines are dissolving, blurring the lines between creator, scholar, and exhibition organizer. This unique program confronts these evolving definitions, empowering students to refine and broaden their artistic approach through rigorous study of art history and critical theory. The curriculum includes a specialized track in curation, enabling participants to examine exhibition design both as a standalone discipline and an extension of artistic expression. Sharing many classes with the BA (Hons) Art History and Curating degree, this undergraduate program fosters collaboration between students from both courses on creative projects and exhibition development. Instruction comes from a diverse faculty of working artists, art scholars, museum professionals, and theoretical thinkers.Career opportunitiesGraduates emerge as knowledgeable, analytically skilled art professionals prepared for success in creative fields and broader cultural sectors. The program further enhances career readiness through optional internship and international study components.This degree prepares students for various cultural positions including visual artist, exhibition curator, arts writer, cultural administrator, gallery professional, educator, while also providing strong foundations for advanced academic pursuits.