Program Overview

Modern and Contemporary Art in London (HART0021)

Key Information

The Faculty of Social and Historical Sciences offers this module, which is taught by the History of Art department. The credit value for this module is 15.

• Faculty: Faculty of Social and Historical Sciences
• Teaching department: History of Art
• Credit value: 15

Restrictions

This course is taught predominantly off-campus at galleries, museums, and architectural sites. Therefore, students must allow approximately 30 minutes of traveling time to and from UCL. The start and end times off-campus are the advertised course times only.

Alternative Credit Options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

This module is designed as a challenging introductory course specifically for non-History of Art students. It examines modern and contemporary art, focusing on objects in London's galleries and museums. The specific content of this module changes each year, but its aim is to introduce students to key issues and themes in British, European, and North American art from the mid-nineteenth century through to the present day. This is achieved by focusing on works in institutions such as Tate Britain and Tate Modern, as well as smaller contemporary galleries like The Whitechapel.

Module Deliveries for 2026/27 Academic Year

• Intended teaching term: Term 2
• Undergraduate level: FHEQ Level 4

Teaching and Assessment

• Mode of study: In person
• Methods of assessment: 100% Coursework
• Mark scheme: Numeric Marks

Other Information

• Number of students on the module in the previous year: 17
• Module leader: Dr. Jenny Nachtigall

Important Information

The catalogue has been updated with key information about the modules that will run during the 2026/27 academic session. Current and prospective students can browse through the catalogue to consider possible module choices for the coming year. Please note that information in the catalogue is subject to change as teaching and assessment arrangements for 2026/27 may need to be adjusted in line with the University's Feedback and Assessment principles and operating model. Centrally managed exam durations will be provided on students' individual exam timetables. Arrangements for locally managed timed assessments and in-class activity will be confirmed by the teaching department for the module.