BA Art History and History at University of Manchester

Explore art history and visual culture from the Medieval period to the present day alongside a history specialism of your choice. 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.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities  |  Department: School of Arts, Languages and Cultures  |  Duration: 3 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom

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 History in Practice, Ice Age to Baroque: Artworks in History, Rococo to Now: Artworks in History.

Career pathways

BA Art History and History 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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