BA Art History and English Literature at University of Manchester

Programme overview

Explore Art History and English Literature from the early Medieval period to the present day. Gain a broad-based foundation in Art History while studying in Manchester, the home of numerous art galleries and museums, including the Whitworth and the Manchester Museum. Explore your interest in Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, Romantic, Victorian, Modern and Contemporary Art, as well as the art of the Global South.

What you will study

This is a foundation year that introduces key art historical concepts and methods of analysis and interpretation as well as skills in academic writing. It includes a substantial amount of gallery-based teaching. Year 1 compulsory units include Reading Literature, Ice Age to Baroque: Artworks in History, Rococo to Now: Artworks in History.

Career pathways

This joint honours programme equips you with intellectual and practical skills applicable to many spheres of employment. We live in an image-saturated world where understanding the power of images and having the skills to interpret and analyse them can lead to a satisfying career in a variety of industries.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A-level: AAA including A in English Literature or English Language & Literature. Your offer will stipulate which subjects and the grades required. International Baccalaureate: 36. English language: IELTS Academic or IELTS UKVI 7.0 overall.

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

International applicants: GBP 29,200 a year (2027/28). International students Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/

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