School of Art History and World Art Studies (UEA)

The School took on its present name in 2013 and currently provides students with instruction and research opportunities in archaeology, anthropology, architecture, and museum studies[2] in addition to art history.

The School applies a global perspective to all coursework.

A 1978 gift of world art from the Sir Robert and Lady Lisa Sainsbury Collection enabled the School to relocate to purpose-built facilities in Norwich at the Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts, designed by Sir Norman Foster.

The School is ranked first for research (History of Art, Architecture, and Design) in the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise of UK Universities[3] and achieved the joint highest student satisfaction rating for an art history department, according to the 2009 National Student Survey.

The School is one of the top three art history departments in the UK, according to The Times Good University Guide 2010.