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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: V350
History of Art
University of BirminghamBirmingham, England
3 yearsDuration
£23,390Per Year (Intl)
£27,000Avg. Graduate Salary
90%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Offered by University of Birmingham, the BA (Hons) History of Art provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in history, philosophy, and theology. Based in Birmingham, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. Study the history of art at a university with its very own on-campus art gallery and great connections to Birmingham’s art scene. Gain the practical and analytical skills that you need to work in a range of careers, including the arts and cultural sectors. Develop a critical understanding of both individual artworks and overarching genres and styles - study across exciting mediums, from sculpture and paintings to photography and performance. Home/uk fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 91% student satisfaction rating, and a 95% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
Renaissance and Early Modern Art
Nineteenth Century Art and Modernity
Twentieth Century Art Movements
Contemporary Art Practices
Methods in Art History and Analysis
Curatorial Practice and Exhibition Design
Art Theory and Critical Perspectives
Dissertation in Art History
UCAS Code:V350
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | ABB 3 A-levels required; General Studies not accepted |
| International Baccalaureate | 32 points 6,5,5 in Higher Level subjects. |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| PTE Academic | 67 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£23,390
per year
Total Course Cost (3 years)£70,170
Home Student Fee
£9,790
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 — University of Birmingham
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £25,000 | £27,000 | £31,000 |
| 3 years | £20,500 | £25,000 | £32,000 |
| 5 years | £25,500 | £32,500 | £41,000 |
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▼ Close to UK average salary
This course
£25,000
UK average
£26,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 25% above UK average salary
This course
£32,500
UK average
£26,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £7,500 from year 3 to year 5
Indicative Data
Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH20-01-02 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
70%Working
10%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
95%Professional Jobs
Official Data
Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
Student Satisfaction
Course-level dataNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
86%
Overall
Teaching on my course
90%Learning opportunities
78%Assessment and feedback
84%Academic support
95%Organisation and management
80%Learning resources
93%Student voice
80%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
75%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
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