Adult & Vocational Learning
We offer short courses and specialist study options for adult, returning, and professional learners. Our academic approach ensures that every student, regardless of background, gains a rigorous understanding of art history through critical analysis and historical context.
Frederic Remington, The Advance-Guard, or The Military Sacrifice (The Ambush), 1890. Image courtesy of the Art Institute of Chicago.
Our adult and vocational provision is taught by specialist art historians, educators and cultural professionals, offering serious study for those who want to develop their knowledge beyond school or university.
Art History Courses
We offer short courses and tutorials covering:
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Major periods and movements
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Individual artists and themes
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Visual analysis
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Art historical methods and terminology
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Historiography and theory
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Research and academic writing
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Specialist areas of interest within the cultural sector
Teaching can be adapted to your existing knowledge and interests, from introductory study to advanced specialist subjects.
Gallery Tours
We offer private, guided visits to galleries and exhibitions, led by specialists.
Tours can be arranged around particular artists, exhibitions, periods or themes and are suitable for individuals, families and small groups.
Professional Development
For those working in, or looking to enter, the arts and cultural sector, we offer practical careers advice alongside subject teaching.
This can include:
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CV advice and editing
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Application and cover letter advice
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Interview preparation and practice
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Careers guidance for the arts and cultural sector
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Advice on developing a professional profile
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Specialist advice for those already working in the arts
Flexible Study
Courses are delivered online through:
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Live small-group tutorials
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One-to-one teaching
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Pre-recorded course material
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Digital image libraries
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Reading and research resources
Courses can be taken individually or as part of a longer programme of study.
Who is it for?
Our adult and vocational provision is suitable for:
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Adults returning to Art History
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Independent learners
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Students preparing for further academic study
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Professionals seeking to develop their knowledge
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Those considering a career in the arts
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Arts professionals looking for specialist advice or further study
Our adult and vocational provision is taught by specialist art historians, educators and cultural professionals, offering serious study for those who want to develop their knowledge beyond school or university.
Art History Courses
We offer short courses and tutorials covering:
-
Major periods and movements
-
Individual artists and themes
-
Visual analysis
-
Art historical methods and terminology
-
Historiography and theory
-
Research and academic writing
-
Specialist areas of interest within the cultural sector
Teaching can be adapted to your existing knowledge and interests, from introductory study to advanced specialist subjects.
Gallery Tours
We offer private, guided visits to galleries and exhibitions, led by specialists.
Tours can be arranged around particular artists, exhibitions, periods or themes and are suitable for individuals, families and small groups.
Professional Development
For those working in, or looking to enter, the arts and cultural sector, we offer practical careers advice alongside subject teaching.
This can include:
-
CV advice and editing
-
Application and cover letter advice
-
Interview preparation and practice
-
Careers guidance for the arts and cultural sector
-
Advice on developing a professional profile
-
Specialist advice for those already working in the arts
Flexible Study
Courses are delivered online through:
-
Live small-group tutorials
-
One-to-one teaching
-
Pre-recorded course material
-
Digital image libraries
-
Reading and research resources
Courses can be taken individually or as part of a longer programme of study.
Who is it for?
Our adult and vocational provision is suitable for:
-
Adults returning to Art History
-
Independent learners
-
Students preparing for further academic study
-
Professionals seeking to develop their knowledge
-
Those considering a career in the arts
-
Arts professionals looking for specialist advice or further study
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A rigorous GCSE-equivalent programme designed to provide a comprehensive introduction to European art and architecture. We explore the evolution of visual culture from Classical Antiquity through the nineteenth century, focusing on historical context, critical analysis, and the development of art historical terminology.
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Supporting students in their transition to university-level study with specialized modules in research methodology and academic writing.