Bachelor of Arts (BA)

BA History of Art

History of Art at Manchester explores art history and visual culture from the Medieval period to the present day.

  • Duration: 3 years
  • Year of entry: 2025
  • UCAS course code: V360 / Institution code: M20
  • Key features:
  • Study abroad

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Course overview

  • Gain a broad-based foundation in Art History in the vibrant city of Manchester, home of renowned 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.
  • Learn the skills to place artworks in their social and historical contexts. Consider factors such as gender, sexuality, class, ethnicity, patronage, connoisseurship, science, religious beliefs, ecology, post-colonialism, and display methods.
  • Study at one of the top 10 universities in the UK for Art History (Complete University Guide 2024).
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School/Faculty
School of Arts, Languages and Cultures
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Website
https://www.alc.manchester.ac.uk/art-history/
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