Explore Art History
Congratulations on your offer to study Art History!
Explore your interest in Classical, Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, Romantic, Victorian, modern and contemporary art, as well as architectural history and theory.
Ranked 9th in the UK for History of Art, Architecture and Design (Complete University Guide 2020).
Opportunities for placements and volunteering at the Whitworth Art Gallery.
Careers and employability
Make your mark at Manchester
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.
Meet the graduates
Hear from recent graduates of the School of Arts, Languages and Cultures (SALC).
Placement year
Apply your subject-specific knowledge in a real-world context.
Find out more: about work placement opportunities in your third year of study
Learning and support
Blended learning
Your learning experience
We've worked hard to ensure our students have a rich learning experience despite the challenges posed by the pandemic.
Many of the things that make our Art History courses distinctive are still in place, challenging you to explore new ways of thinking.
A day in the life
Third-year student Nikki outlines a day in the life of blended learning.
Exclusive access to collections
Manchester students have unparalleled access to the Whitworth Gallery.
Find out more: about exclusive access to the Whitworth Art Gallery
Study abroad
Most of our courses offer the opportunity to study abroad.
Adapting our teaching
Here are some of the ways we have adapted our teaching and support without compromising on quality.
Lectures are usually delivered to your whole cohort in person, on campus, and supported by seminars, group work and online activities to consolidate your learning.
Currently all lectures are delivered online, usually live or occasionally pre-recorded, with supporting activities delivered online through our online learning environment.
Seminars are smaller group sessions led by a member of staff, giving you the opportunity to discuss topics covered in your lectures in depth.
Currently seminars are online and you can contribute to discussions through your computer audio or by using comment or chat functions.
This includes working with other students to discuss a case, prepare and deliver a presentation, or to write a report.
Group work is important to deepen your knowledge and develop important transferable skills. Currently, group work takes place online through platforms including Zoom breakout rooms and Blackboard Collaborate.
Student support
A welcoming environment
Art History at Manchester has an active community that welcomes students from all over the world.
You’ll make friends through course and society activities, and get support in your studies from older students through our peer-assisted student support scheme.
Covid-19 and your course
Providing high-quality education
We know the last few months have been challenging and uncertain for us all.
Whatever happens next, you can rest assured that we'll adjust to any changes to public health guidelines while still providing a quality learning environment.
Events for offer-holders
Make the right choice
Our offer holder sessions will answer any questions you have.
We will be holding events for offer holders in 2021. More details and registration information will be available soon.
Chat to our students
A student’s perspective
Find out more about life at Manchester directly from our students.
Chat with student ambassadors from your subject area. Ask any questions you have and get the answers only our students can give you.
Contact us
Get in touch
Our admissions staff are here to answer any questions you have.
Email: ug-ahvs@manchester.ac.uk
Social media
Twitter: @ArtHistoryUoM
Your course
Courses within this subject area
Remind yourself how much your course at Manchester has to offer you.
Courses
Follow the relevant link for details about the course you have an offer for:
- Art History and Italian BA
- Art History and Japanese BA
- Art History and Portuguese BA
- Art History and Russian BA
- Art History and Spanish BA
- History of Art BA
- Art History and Arabic BA
- Art History and Chinese BA
- Art History and English Literature BA
- Art History and French BA
- Art History and German BA
- Art History and History BA
Related subjects
Find out more about other subjects we offer:
Beyond your subject
Visit our offer-holder guide to university life
Your university experience is about more than your degree.
Find out where you could live, how we'll support you, what financial packages are available and how we'll help you develop the distinctive attributes of a Manchester graduate.
Accept your offer
This is your future
Log on to UCAS Track to accept or keep track of your offer.
This is how we'll keep in contact with you about what stage your offer is at. It's also where you can accept your offer and make Manchester your first choice for your future.
