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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)

Art History and Visual Cultures (R27)

Open University
None, Unknown
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0 yearsDuration
£7,428Per Year (Intl)
£31,000Avg. Graduate Salary
92%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BA (Hons) Art History and Visual Cultures (R27) at Open University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding human thought and history. Based in None, Unknown, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application. This degree will equip you with the knowledge and critical skills to investigate works of art, images, objects and architecture, from the local to the global and from prehistory to the present. Through your studies, you’ll explore the place of art history and visual cultures in the wider humanities and as a component in the creative and cultural industries, while also developing transferable skills in visual literacy, critical thinking, and communication. This will be a rich and rounded experience as you discover the power of images and works of art to influence debates and shape everyday l... A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 87% student satisfaction rating.

What You'll Learn

Art History: From Antiquity to Renaissance
Modern and Contemporary Art Movements
Visual Culture and Material Objects
Architecture and Built Environments
Critical Theory and Visual Analysis
Global Art Histories and Non-Western Traditions
Research Methods and Dissertation Project
Visual Literacy and Cultural Criticism
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£7,428

per year

Total Course Cost (12 months)£7,428

Home Student Fee

£7,428

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

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Open University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£26,000£31,000£43,000
3 years£15,000£23,000£33,000
5 years£17,000£26,500£37,000

UK subject average: £26,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 12% below UK average salary
This course
£23,000
UK average
£26,000
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£26,500
UK average
£26,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £3,500 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH20-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

53%Working
2%Studying
20%Work & Study
8%Seeking Work
65%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH20-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
92%
Learning opportunities
89%
Assessment and feedback
90%
Academic support
90%
Organisation and management
94%
Learning resources
93%
Student voice
73%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
72%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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