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At Essex, you'll gain a comprehensive understanding of visual culture's evolution: exploring both established artistic traditions and often-neglected areas like protest artifacts, medical imagery, and body art. You'll cultivate the ability to draw meaningful connections between visual expressions, interdisciplinary developments, and societal influences. No prior Art History qualification is required for our program - we value innovative thinkers who approach cultural artifacts with fresh perspectives. No prior Art History qualification is required for our program - we value innovative thinkers who approach cultural artifacts with fresh perspectives.Our program equips you to channel your passion for visual culture into groundbreaking research and analysis. You'll establish a strong foundation in art history and visual studies, examining the cultural contexts that influenced creation, circulation, and interpretation. For aspiring museum professionals, we offer specialized courses covering exhibition theory, gallery management, and practical aspects like art installation and promotion.
A-levels: BBB - BBC or 120 - 112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 2 full A-levels.
BTEC: DDM - DMM or 120 - 112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of the equivalent of 2 full A-levels.
Combined qualifications on the UCAS tariff: 120 - 112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 2 full A levels or equivalent.
IB: 30 - 29 points or three Higher Level certificates with 555-554.
IB Career-related Programme: We consider combinations of IB Diploma Programme courses with BTECs or other qualifications.
QAA-approved Access to HE Diploma: 6 level 3 credits at Distinction and 39 level 3 credits at Merit, depending on subject studied - advice on acceptability can be provided
T-levels: We consider T-levels on a case-by-case basis, depending on subject studied. The offer for most courses is Distinction overall. Depending on the course applied for there may be additional requirements, which may include a specific grade in the Core.
IELTS- 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each component TOEFL IBT- 76 overall, with a minimum of 18 in reading, 17 in listening, 20 in speaking and 17 in writing