Pursue your passion for the history of art and prepare for further academic study or for a career in the cultural industries. You’ll develop your knowledge of the history of art and discover expert networks to support your professional development.
The course covers an extensive range of artists, movements and historical periods so you can explore the areas of Art History that interest you most.
You'll be taught by renowned academics who teach in exciting and innovative ways to make sure your studies are transformative.
The course runs over 12 months full-time. You can also study this programme on a part-time basis over 24 months.
September - December (11 weeks)
Full-time students take four modules in the autumn term.
You will have two 2-hour seminars or workshops and one 1-hour lecture or workshop each week. You will have an additional 2-hour seminar on alternate weeks.
One-third of your degree is your dissertation. You begin planning and submit a proposal for your dissertation during term one.
First Year Part-time students take two or three modules in the autumn term.
Part time students will have a 2-hour seminar on alternate weeks, and one 1-hour lecture or workshop each week; you may also opt to take an optional module in term 1 (2 hours seminars per week).
Second Year Part-time students take one (or two) optional modules in the autumn term (2 hours seminars per week per module).
January - April (12 weeks)
Full-time students take four modules in the spring term. You will have two 2-hour seminars or workshops and one 1-hour lecture or workshop each week. You will have an additional 2-hour seminar on alternate weeks.
You are assigned a supervisor for your dissertation and carry out research for your chosen topic.
Part-time students take two or three modules in the Spring term. You will have a 2-hour seminar on alternate weeks, and one 1-hour lecture or workshop each week; you may also opt to tak an optional module in term 2 (2 hours seminars per week)
Second Year Part-time students take one (or two) optional modules in the spring term (2 hours seminars per week per module).
May – August
There are no taught modules during term three. If you're studying full-time, you'll continue your research and writing ready to submit your dissertation at the end of August.
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To gain a place at Birmingham you will need to meet our general entry requirements, as well as those specific to your course. Your application will be reviewed by the course’s Admissions Tutor, who will decide whether your application should receive an offer.
You should have, or expect to get, a 2:1 Honours degree in History of Art. We will also consider a different Humanities or Arts subject, provided you can demonstrate your interest in History of Art. This might be through relevant work experience or studying relevant modules during your Honours degree.
We recommend using the personal statement to outline your interest in History of Art and any previous or current experience you have in this area.
If you’ve been out of education for several years, we will consider professional references in place of the standard two academic references.
English language requirements If you are an international student, you will need to demonstrate you have a suitable level of English proficiency, usually through the form of an IELTS or equivalent qualification or a Presessional English course.
For this course we require IELTS 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any band, which is equivalent to:
If you have a conditional offer for Birmingham where English is a requirement, you can take a Presessional English course as an alternative to retaking IELTS or a similar qualification. We offer on-campus courses all year round starting from September including additional online courses in the summer term. Teaching takes place in small classes with no more than 18 students to maximise class participation.
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