This program consists of a pathway program offered by StudyGroup at the International Study Centre at the University of Sussex followed by entry into a university program offered at the University of Sussex. In your International Foundation Year, you will study courses related to your intended field of study alongside English to develop and enhance your skills as a student. Advancement into your intended program depends upon the successful completion of the pathway program.

The International Foundation Year in Business, Media and Social Sciences will familiarize you with a wide area of study for your intended degree. You will develop your critical thinking skills, creativity, analytical and team working skills, providing you with the most crucial skills required as a successful graduate.

Learn about why art history matters to society, to culture and to politics. You'll find out about art’s relationships with museums and heritage, as well as its place in feminism and queer studies, empire and post-colonialism, criticism and the media.

At Sussex, you benefit from Brighton’s creative arts culture while enjoying access to London’s world-leading resources. You’ll explore every aspect of visual and material culture, from photography to architecture to fashion, collaborating with renowned curators and our partners within the industry. We have fantastic facilities including a state-of-the-art conservation centre at The Keep and the Attenborough Centre for the Creative Arts. We also have exceptional links with galleries and museums including Tate Modern and the V&A.

With our Art History BA, you develop analytic and practical skills that prepare you for work in the cultural, creative and academic sectors.