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SOAS University of London: Contemporary Art and Art Theory of Asia and Africa
| Institution | SOAS University of London View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | Art and Archaeology |
| Web | www.soas.ac.uk |
| study@soas.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 020 7898 4700 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
On this programme students engage with some of the most dynamic and contemporary aspects of Asian and African art, as well as issues of collection, display, representation, tourist art, and shifts between regional, national and global identities. By focusing on theoretical and methodological questions, they are equipped with the terms and approaches needed for in-depth study of contemporary art. This is combined with the study of contemporary art from a range of Asian and African contexts.
The Department of the History of Art and Archaeology contains some of the world’s leading experts in contemporary Asian and African art, whose ground-breaking research informs and is informed by their teaching. Students benefit from the unparalleled knowledge and enthusiasm of staff. As members of the School of Arts, they profit from the insights of scholars and students working in other related fields, such as contemporary global Media, Film and Music. They can also select from modules in other departments, taking advantage of SOAS’s unrivalled expertise in, for example, the film, cinema, languages and modern history of Asia and Africa.
A Masters from the Department of the History of Art and Archaeology provides students with expertise in the History of Art and/or Archaeology of Asia, Africa and the Middle East. Our postgraduates progress to work in arts, culture and heritage roles, including in galleries, museums, archives, conservation, publishing and arts administration. The large portfolio of transferable skills they acquire enables them to forge careers in a range of other fields across the world. Our Masters programmes are also an excellent foundation for MPhil/PhD research.
MA
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | We will consider all applications with 2:ii (or international equivalent) or higher. In addition to degree classification we take into account other elements of the application including supporting statement and references. |
| Location | SOAS University of London Thornhaugh Street Russell Square Camden WC1H 0XG |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | We will consider all applications with 2:ii (or international equivalent) or higher. In addition to degree classification we take into account other elements of the application including supporting statement and references. |
| Location | SOAS University of London Thornhaugh Street Russell Square Camden WC1H 0XG |
Develop a truly global perspective
Attracting the brightest minds from all over the world to create a community that is diverse, vibrant and multinational, SOAS University of London is a unique institution specialising in the study of Africa, Asia and the Near and Middle East.
Our programmes cover a broad set of disciplines within the arts, humanities and social sciences.
Our vision is of an interconnected world where SOAS plays an important role in addressing the issues facing the world by:
- Challenging perspectives through research and teaching
- Applying a global lens to the critical issues of our time
- Developing graduates …
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