History of Art and Modern Languages (BA)

This rewarding degree presents an exciting opportunity for you to explore the past, interpret our present and shape your future through in-depth study of History of Art, your chosen language (French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian or Spanish) and its related cultures. All languages can be studied from beginners' level or post-A level (or the equivalent), apart from Portuguese, which is offered from beginners' level only. Both departments encourage strong synergy between research and teaching, resulting in a vibrant learning environment as staff incorporate new research into their classes. The course will give you a grounding in the key skills needed for a history of art degree, enabling you to study a wide range of visual and material culture and to explore some themes in greater depth, while developing your research skills. Our course will ensure you practise a range of skills that will make you attractive to future employers in the globalised workplace and in the sector of your choice. All modern languages students have access to our Multimedia Centre. You can also access extracurricular activities such as talks by visiting speakers, societies, language cafes, student newspapers and talent shows. On the language side of your degree, you will study core Language and Culture units each year in your chosen language of study (reading, writing, listening, grammar and speaking). Alongside these, you will take a range of core and optional units relating to the culture/cultures in which your language is spoken. These will focus on topics such as literature, history, film, politics, linguistics or visual art. You will spend your third year abroad in a country in which your language is spoken, extending your language skills and cultural knowledge. To find out more about studying abroad, visit theCentre for Study Abroad. Teaching is delivered through lectures, tutorials, seminars, workshops, and one-to-one project supervision. Assessments may include presentations, essays, commentaries, exams, collaborative projects, debates, podcasts, video essays, and dissertations. Check back soon to view the programme catalogue containing further details on the course structure and modules. We accept a wide variety of qualifications and welcome applications from students of all backgrounds. Below is a guide to the typical offers for this course. Further information aboutEnglish language requirements and profile levels University of Bristol,Beacon House,Queens Road,Bristol,BS8 1QU,United Kingdom Information for