BA History of Art at University of Birmingham

Programme overview

Explore art history and visual culture from paintings, print and sculptures to photography, film and performance. On this course, you’ll gain hands-on experience in galleries and arts spaces from Birmingham to London and across Europe. Gain the practical and analytical skills that you need to work in a range of careers, including the arts and cultural sectors.

Department: History of Art | Duration: 3 years | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Art History in the Field: Overseas Study Trip, Researching Art History, Making Culture: New Ways of Reading Things, Art, Race and the British Empire, 1837-1901: Contexts, Approaches, Legacies, Art, Architecture and Design in Fin-de-Siecle Vienna, Inside the Gallery: Curating an Exhibition, Post-War: Art in Britain After the Second World War.

Career pathways

As a History of Art student at the University of Birmingham, you'll have excellent opportunities to develop skills that are attractive to a wide range of employers, such as:. Visual and textual analysis.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A Level: ABB. IB: 6,5,5 including 32 points overall. BTEC: BTEC Extended Diploma: DDD. Equivalent accepted, see below for full information. Number of A levels required: 3. General Studies not accepted. English language: IELTS 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in any band.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). per year for domestic (UK) students for 2027/28 Source

International applicants: GBP 27,300 a year (2027/28). per year for international students for 2027/28 Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years

Apply through the official page: https://digital.ucas.com/coursedisplay/courses/7c9216cd-ee12-aeaa-deae-e778f14522e1

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