Course summary

The BA Creative Arts and East Asian Studies is a combined honours degree that offers students an exceptional opportunity to integrate a critical and theoretically informed study of the arts and cultural industries and develop study of East Asian languages and East Asia-related subjects. Unique in the UK, this programme provides a global perspective on the arts of Asia, Africa, and their diasporas, encompassing disciplines such as Art History, Archaeology, Music, Curating, Film, and Media. Led by experts and enriched by strong industry connections, this programme equips students with historical, theoretical, and practical skills. It emphasises professional training for careers in arts management, journalism, marketing, and the music industry, while enabling students to shape their studies around regional or thematic interests. In the first year, students gain a broad introduction to the arts and cultural industries of Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. In the second and third years, they build critical theory and research skills while tailoring their studies to specific regional or thematic interests. Optional modules allow students to broaden their experience, including language study, practice-based courses, and skills in areas like musical performance, podcasting, sound recording, and curating. You will be able to study a Chinese, Japanese or Korean language module each year. The flexible structure of the degree allows you to study a different language each year or to progress through a sequence of levels in just one language. This degree prepares graduates with the cultural expertise, linguistic proficiency, and practical skills essential for a dynamic career in the cultural and creative sectors.