BA English Literature & History of Art

The English and History of Art course at the University of Birmingham is a three-year Joint Honours program that offers students a unique opportunity to study and explore the connection between literature and visual culture. Students will be able to capitalize on the University's wide-ranging expertise in both subjects and develop a myriad of transferrable skills.Course Content: The course program is designed in a flexible way, allowing students to choose their optional modules to tailor their study experience according to their interests. The subjects are intertwined, allowing students to understand the different ways in which literature and visual culture have transformed over the centuries, culturally and historically. The course delivers academic rigor, inspiring students with the help of the university's excellent resources and libraries.Key Modules: Core subjects include Medieval Literature, Shakespeare, Renaissance Art and Modernism. Optional modules may include visual and material culture, romanticism and revolution, Victorian literature and art theory and criticism.Future Careers: Graduates of this program will find a huge variety of careers open to them, including working in galleries, museums, auction houses, arts administration, publishing, arts journalism, teaching, academia, public relations, among others. They will also possess transferrable skills that are highly sought after by employers such as analysing visual and written material, constructing an argument, and writing clearly and effectively.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.