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The Arts of Africa, Oceania and the Americas at University of East Anglia UEA - UCAS

University of East Anglia UEA

Degree level: Postgraduate
Awarded by: University of East Anglia

The Arts of Africa, Oceania and the Americas (Taught)

Course summary

Overview On this unique programme, you’ll study the historical and contemporary arts of Africa, Oceania and the Americas. You’ll benefit from teaching that emphasises museum anthropology and material culture. At the same time, you’ll engage with the issues involved in the analysis and display of these works of art, both in their original contexts and in museums and exhibitions. This MA is cross-disciplinary. That means you’ll engage with regional developments and shared themes across anthropology, art history, archaeology and museology. Throughout the programme, you’ll encounter contemporary theories and current methods of research. You’ll also have the opportunity to study the world-famous collection of art held in the Sainsbury Centre, itself a celebrated icon of modern museum architecture. UEA’s Art History department is world-leading in its field. About This Course This flexible programme offers you a range of topics for your own essay-writing and dissertation. Your dissertation also allows you to study a topic of your choice intensively, possibly as a precursor to PhD research. Our department is one of the leading centres in the world for the study of art and material culture. It’s also the only centre in the UK concerned with the study of art worldwide. Disclaimer Course details are subject to change. You should always confirm the details on the provider's website: www.uea.ac.uk

Modules

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Assessment method

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Entry requirements

Degree classification: Bachelors degree – 2.1 or equivalent   Degree subject: Humanities or Social Sciences


English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6Minimum 6.0 in Writing and Speaking and 5.5 in Listening and Reading

English Foreign Language: Applications from students whose first language is not English are welcome. We require evidence of proficiency in English (including writing, speaking, listening and reading):   Test dates should be within 2 years of the course start date. We also accept a number of other English language tests. Review our English Language Equivalencies for a list of qualifications that we may accept to meet this requirement.


Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Channel Islands £9500* Whole course
England £9500* Whole course
Northern Ireland £9500* Whole course
Scotland £9500* Whole course
Wales £9500* Whole course
International £9975 Whole course

*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

Tuition fees are reviewed annually and subject to increase. Some fees are regulated by the UK government and will be changed in line with advice from them. For further information about additional costs for your course and information on fee status please see our website.

Sponsorship information

A number of scholarships are available; see our web pages for details.

The Arts of Africa, Oceania and the Americas at University of East Anglia UEA - UCAS