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With all its higher education institutions combined, the city of manchester has the largest student population in europe, which makes for a lively and welcoming atmosphere for its student body, that come from all over the world. I joined the university of manchester in 2006, having taught earlier at the university of leeds and, in recent years, in the united states. Study art and architecture from an interdisciplinary perspective, covering a range of historical periods. Ba hons history ba hons politics and modern history ba hons history and sociology ba hons modern history with economics ba hons history and a modern language history school of arts, languages and cultures faculty of humanities the university of manchester. I have worked at the university of manchester for many years, first in the manchester museum, which has one of the best egyptology collections in britain, and then, in 2000, i became the first female professor of egyptology in this country. Ba art history and english literature the university of. Anne kirkham has been teaching a level 3 course on art in medieval books. Art history and visual studies university of manchester. Ba art history and history the university of manchester. How would you like someone who has read your book to sum it up in one sentence.
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As you progress to years 2 and 3, you will select pathways of study that suit your individual interests. The main campus is south of manchester city centre on oxford road. Here youll find current best sellers in books, new. Im aimee schofield, and im a phd student at the university of manchester. Manchester metropolitan universitys visual resources centre covers a broad spectrum of subjects. Learn about what makes manchester a special place to study history. The official illustrated history of manchester united 1878. You can also search for specific resources in the manchester libraries catalogue. The ofs aims to help students succeed in higher education by ensuring they receive excellent information and guidance, get high quality education that prepares them for the future and by protecting their interests. I have worked at the university of manchester for many years, first in the manchester museum, which has one of the best.
To help keep everyone safe during the covid19 outbreak, we have moved teaching online, closed nonessential facilities and. Postgraduate research our phd and doctoral students are an integral part of the history at manchester and regularly contribute to our research. Art history uom index a community blog for research. Art and archaeology library the university of manchester. Ba hons art history manchester metropolitan university. Manchester museum returns ceremonial and secret sacred material back to traditional custodians. An art history student can expect to learn a number of subjectspecific skills, including criticism and analysis of art, ideas and visual culture, the ability to clearly and concisely express ideas and to appreciate the impact art has on society and vice versa. Ba hons art history and curating manchester metropolitan. Feb 12, 2020 the oxford classical dictionary is a reference work covering all aspects of the graecoroman world.
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