Summer School: Renaissance to Abstraction, History of Art in London Museums

Entry requirements

Students are expected to have a minimum of 2.8 GPA on a 4.0 scale or equivalent.

The application process is really simple. We need some basic information about you and what you currently study. We will also ask you to upload a copy of your current transcript and write a short personal statement about why you want to join us at Roehampton.

Once you have submitted your application, we aim to get back to you with a decision within seven days.

Please make sure you discuss your application with your home university or college so they can let you know if there are any additional procedures to follow on their side.

Months of entry

June

Course content

During each three-week session, you will take on intensive module. These modules will be worth 20 UK credits. In addition to your in-class sessions, most modules will incorporate field trips, offering you the chance to explore areas of London relevant to your studies.

You will live and learn on our beautiful parkland campus and have access to all the University's support services as well as a dedicated study abroad team.

This module introduces students to the study of History of Art, using as its primary sources art galleries and museums of London. It is specifically designed to utilize the city of London itself and, in particular, its many collections, as learning tools. Participants will learn how to view and interpret art, and how to place it within its historical, socio-political and cultural context. The chronological spectrum covered by the module ranges from classical to modern art. This broad overview is made possible by a tight focus on key periods and art movements, such as ancient Greek and Roman Art, the Renaissance, Baroque, Neoclassicism, Romanticism, Victorian Art, up to and including Modern Art. Working together, in a small group setting, we will examine how the concept of a national gallery/museum emerged in Britain and more generally in the western world. We will investigate its evolution from the eighteenth to the early twenty-first century, paying particular attention to the radical shifts in artistic tastes during this period. Additionally, we will consider the dramatic changes in how art is displayed, especially within the framework of a national gallery/museum.

Information for international students

Dates: Session 1

• Arrival and Orientation: 5 – 7 June 2025
• Classes run: 9 – 26 June 2025
• Departure: 28 June 2025

Included in the package price is:

• Tuition
• Housing in on-campus accommodation with shared bathroom and kitchen
• Bedding and Kitchen Pack
• Airport pickup on arrivals day
• Welcome Meal
• Social events

Modules run subject to minimum enrolments.

Fees and funding

Assessment