History of art and design

The University of Brighton provides a diverse programme of courses in history of art and design that critically examine how politics, culture and society influence design, art and art-making.

Students have opportunities to build practical experience through placements and field trips and by using our world-class collections, such as the Design Archives, which include the Design Council Archives, and our Dress and Textiles teaching collection.

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National accreditation for UoB Design Archives

The University of Brighton Design Archives has been awarded the prestigious Archive Service Accreditation, a UK quality standard recognising good performance in all areas of archive service delivery.

Careers advice from Head of Employability Clare Dawson.

Clare gives expert advice on employability, CVs, placements, dealing with knock-backs and how to ease the pressure of choosing your career path.

Free lecture: From Disobedient Objects to the Museum of Neoliberalism

Hear Dr Gavin Grindon from the University of Essex speak at our Pavilion Parade building on Wednesday 12 February, 1.

Munroe Bergdorf gives talk as part of student writing events

English Language and Media graduate Munroe Bergdorf will be talking at the Checkland building on the Falmer campus on Wednesday 12 February 12.

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Graduate with experience

The opportunity to do a placement during the course and our links with local and international museums and galleries mean you’ll graduate with valuable professional experience.

Excellent resources

On site resources include the Design Archives, the Dress History Teaching Collection  and Screen Archive South East. Resources within the city of Brighton and Hove include The Keep, home to the Royal Pavilion & Museums Local History Collections and the Mass Observation Archive.

Ideal learning environment

Class sizes are small and you will be encouraged to find your independent voice in spoken and written form.

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History of art and design

Latest from this subject area

National accreditation for UoB Design Archives

Careers advice from Head of Employability Clare Dawson.

Free lecture: From Disobedient Objects to the Museum of Neoliberalism

Munroe Bergdorf gives talk as part of student writing events

Choose Brighton

Graduate with experience

Excellent resources

Ideal learning environment

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Dress history teaching collection

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Screen Archive South East

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Undergraduate courses

Fashion and Dress History BA(Hons)