BA (Hons) History of Art at University of Cambridge

Programme overview

History of Art covers a wide spectrum of art and architecture from all over the world, from antiquity to modern and contemporary periods. You will gain a deep understanding of art and architecture, and develop visual literacy and awareness, as well as critical and analytical skills.

What you will study

Year 1 (Part I): Your first year will give you a broad introduction to the history, making and meaning of art and architecture. Year 1 consists of 3 core courses: 'Making of Art', 'Meaning of Art and Architecture' and 'Objects of Art History'.: The 'Making of Art' addresses aspects of how works of art and buildings are made and the wider significance of materials and techniques. It is primarily taught through a combination of lectures, seminars, field trips and supervisions. Year 2 (Part IIA): You take one compulsory paper: Options offered in recent years have included:, Imperial Art and Patronage in Early Modern China.

Career pathways

As a History of Art graduate, you will be well-equipped for many different careers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum offer: A level A*AA; IB: 41-42 points, with 776 at Higher Level. Admission assessment: There is no admission assessment for this course. Submitted work: The following Colleges will ask you to submit 2 pieces of written work: Clare

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Home fee status; subject to inflationary increases in later years. Source

International applicants: GBP 30,798 a year (2027/28). Overseas fee status University tuition fee, fixed for the course; a separate College fee (varies by College) is payable in addition. Source

Intake: October 2027

Duration: BA (Hons) 3 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/applying

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