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BA Art History & Visual Culture at University of Exeter

University of Exeter, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Develop essential tools to interpret works of arts (including architecture and design) as well as images, objects and practices. Study traditional fine art and contemporary visual forms including painting, sculpture, illustration, architecture, film, video, performance and digital art. Learn to interpret visual images to enable your understanding of societies.

Duration: 3 years; 4 years With Study Abroad; 4 years With Employment Experience  |  Study mode: full-time (variants: With Study Abroad; With Employment Experience)  |  Intake: 2027 entry  |  Location: Exeter, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

- Alongside your main degree you may be eligible (depending on your course) to choose modules from another subject to broaden your skills and interests. - Essential skills for your future, including communication, problem-solving, teamwork and digital confidence.

Career pathways

Studying Art History & Visual Culture equips students with a broad range of highly desirable transferable skills in analysis, critique, research and theoretical and practical creativity. These will prepare you to enter a wide variety of professions. You will also develop specialist knowledge of everything from traditional art forms such as architecture and sculpture, to today’s visual practices such as film, video, performance and digital art.

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Application information

Entry requirements

UCAS code VW31, VW32, VW33. Typical offer: A-Levels: ABB; IB: 32/655; BTEC: DDM A-Level: ABB (n/a). IB: 32/655 (n/a). BTEC: DDM (n/a). GCSE: C or 4 (English Language). Access to HE: 24 L3 Credits at Distinction Grade and 21 L3 credits at Merit Grade.. T-Level: Distinction. English language: Profile B1 (international applicants)

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28) Source

International applicants: GBP 25,700 a year (2027/28) Source

Intake: 2027 entry

Duration: 3 years; 4 years With Study Abroad; 4 years With Employment Experience

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