BA (Hons) History of Art and Italian in Bristol United Kingdom | University of Bristol

This program merges art history with Italian language, art, and cultural studies, all of which have profoundly influenced Western civilization. As the fourth most learned language globally—following English, Spanish, and Mandarin—Italian is spoken across the world by its widespread diaspora. The curriculum provides a stimulating intellectual journey with diverse options to tailor your academic path.
Both academic departments foster a dynamic connection between research and teaching, creating an engaging educational atmosphere where faculty integrate cutting-edge findings into coursework.
You'll acquire foundational skills essential for art history studies, allowing you to examine various forms of visual and material culture while deepening your research capabilities in specialized areas.
Structured Italian language instruction complements explorations of Italy's vibrant heritage, with elective courses covering literature, film, philosophy, political history, and visual arts. Your third year includes study abroad in Italy to enhance linguistic proficiency and cultural understanding.
Learning occurs through multiple formats: lectures, tutorials, seminars, workshops, and personalized project guidance. Evaluation methods span presentations, written assignments, critical analyses, examinations, group projects, debates, digital media creations, and thesis work.
The program cultivates versatile competencies valued by employers in our globalized economy and various professional sectors.
Italian language study accommodates both beginners and advanced learners (A-level equivalent or higher). Modern language students benefit from our advanced Multimedia Center resources. Extracurricular opportunities include guest lectures, student organizations, language exchange events, campus publications, and performance showcases.