Philosophy and Art History

Impatient to study the real world?

Dive straight into your studies at Essex and choose from a range of degrees, including philosophy, art history and curating. Interested in studying more than one subject? You can choose to combine these areas or study them alongside a variety of other subjects, such as film, law, politics and literature.

Perhaps you're interested in studying topics that transcend across disciplines, such as the environment, society, culture and the world in which we live in? We've got you covered. The Interdisciplinary Studies Centre, also housed within our School gives you the opportunity to study courses that combine topics from across the humanities and social sciences, offering degrees in Social Change, American (US) Studies, European Studies, Global Studies, Latin American Studies and Liberal Arts.

Philosophy

In philosophy, we are known for our unique combination of Anglo-American and European philosophy, and as a leading centre for critical theory, phenomenology, German idealism and medical humanities. As an Essex philosophy student you'll benefit from our close-knit community and have your future fully invested in by our passionate academics from the moment you arrive. 

Art History

You will be taught by experts in the history and theory of art and visual cultures from the Renaissance to the present, and in curating cutting-edge exhibitions in museums and galleries around the country. We believe that art history has real world implications, and we prepare you for them by offering you the chance to handle real artworks, use digital media to understand museum displays and curate an exhibition.  As an art history student, you will learn to see the world through new perspectives and it will become clear that the impact studying an art history degree can have on contemporary culture is unquestionable. At Essex, we redefine what it means to study art history.

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