From the humblest pottery fragment to the finest work of art, in other words, human material culture in all its forms, such is the objective of the bachelor's programme in Archaeology and Art History. In general, we deal with both ancient and more recent remains, both simple and prestigious objects, both monumental buildings and personal trinkets, both furniture and musical instruments, both rarities and traditional items, etc.

Besides developing the necessary qualities of intellectual curiosity and critical judgment, a student will discover how to train his visual memory, how to intensify his sensitivity to artistic realities and how to recognize technological processes. He will learn how to approach works of art and to distinguish falsifications from genuine works, by using modern investigation techniques and through the direct study of monumental and material sources. Our methods are wide-ranging : in situ examination of works of art, study of museum collections, the conducting of fields surveys and taking part in archaeological excavations, to name but a few. In this way, a student is given a general introduction to the arts and civilisations of western Europe, from ancient times to the present day.

The oral and written exams aim to evaluate the knowledge, know-how and communication skills of the student. Certain subjects take the form of intermediate evaluations spread over the course of the year, particularly during the first polyvalent quadimester.

The conditions and regular admission requirements are specified on the web page "Access to studies". http://www.ucl.ac.be/etudes/libres/en/acces.html

This bachelor's degree entitles direct access to the corresponding master's programme of History of Art and Archaeology.

The bachelor's degree in History of Art and Archaeology entitles access to the master's programmes organised by other departments or faculties within UCL, subject to respect of the conditions and prerequisites determined by the bodies responsible for managing the programmes in question.

Anne CASSART (cassart@sflt.ucl.ac.be) - 010 / 47 48 57

President : Paul-Augustin DEPROOST (deproost@egla.ucl.ac.be)

Secretary : Eric DE WAELE (dewaele@arke.ucl.ac.be )

• Minor in Theology
  
• Minor in Philosophy
  
• Minor in Law
  
• Minor in Criminology
  
• Minor in Information and Communication (*)
  
• Minor in Political Sciences
  
• Minor in Sociology and Anthropology
  
• Minor in Humanities and Social Sciences
  
• Minor in Economics (opening)
  
• Minor in Business
  
• Minor in German Studies
  
• Minor in Linguistics
  
• Minor in Hispanic Studies (*)
  
• Minor in Italian Studies (*)
  
• Minor in French Studies (*)
  
• Minor in Latin Studies
  
• Minor in Greek Studies
  
• Minor in Oriental Studies
  
• Minor in Literature Studies
  
• Minor in History
  
• Minor in Medieval Studies
  
• Minor in Musicology
  
• Minor in Psychology and Education (*)
  
• Minor in Human Nutrition (*)
  
• Minor in General Bio-medical Sciences (*)
  
• Minor in Clinical Bio-medical Sciences (*)
  
• Minor in Medication Sciences (*)
  
• Minor in Physical Activity, Health and Culture of Movement (*)
  
• Minor in Geography (*)
  
• Minor in Statistics
  
• Minor in Urban Architecture
  
• Minor in Mathematics and Mathematical Applications
  
• Minor in Scientific Culture
  
• Minor in Gender Studies
  
• Minor in Culture and Creation
  
• Minor in European Studies
  

(*) Minor with access criteria.