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PostgraduateGraduate Diploma

Art History

Birkbeck, University of London
London, England
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1 yearDuration
£13,900Per Year (Intl)
£7,560Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by Birkbeck, University of London, the Grad Dip Art History provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in architecture and the built environment. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. This art history course, from which you will gain either a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma, is designed to introduce you to the study of art history, particularly if you are a graduate from another discipline. It will prepare you for postgraduate study if you wish to pursue your studies further in this area, and will deepen your understanding of this fascinating subject. Why choose this course? - This course is taught by world-leading researchers who will support and challenge you as you develop as an art historian. International tuition fees are £13,900 per year, home/UK fees are £7,560 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 100% student satisfaction rating, and a 80% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Art Historical Methods and Practice
Visual Analysis and Interpretation
Historiography and Critical Theories in Art
European Art: Medieval to Renaissance
Modern and Contemporary Art Practice
Material Culture and Cultural Contexts
Research Project in Art History
Specialist Topics in Art History
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£13,900

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£13,900

Home Student Fee

£7,560

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

65%Working
5%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
65%Professional Jobs
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About Birkbeck, University of London

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