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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: 2P8P

History of Art with Cultural Studies

University of Leeds
Leeds, England
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4 yearsDuration
£9,790Per Year (Intl)
£29,500Avg. Graduate Salary
97%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in history, philosophy, and theology with the BA (Hons) History of Art with Cultural Studies at University of Leeds. Based in Leeds, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time structure. You’ll explore practices and interpretations of art and culture across an exceptionally wide array of topics, combining a critical approach to the historical study of art with the focused study of more diverse forms of cultural practice and theory. You’ll learn about the histories of various kinds of practice (such as film, painting, literature, photography, the media and music) as well as understanding their different contexts of production and consumption. You’ll study key moments in the chronology of art history, from a broad and global perspective, and examine their significance. International tuition fees are £9,790 per year, home/UK fees are £26,500 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £25,500 within three years, a 85% continuation rate, and 77% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Art History from Ancient to Medieval Periods
Modern and Contemporary Art Movements
Critical Theory and Cultural Analysis
Photography
Film and Visual Media
Gender
Identity and Representation in Art
Material Culture and Museum Studies
Global Perspectives on Art and Society
Dissertation in Art History and Cultural Studies
UCAS Code:2P8P
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

ABB

Where an applicant is undertaking an Extended Project Qualification (EPQ), the School may make an alternative offer of BBB including A in the EPQ. NB: An EPQ is optional and not a requirement of application.

International Baccalaureate

34 points

34-35 points overall including 16 at Higher Level with 4 in English.

UCAS Points128

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£9,790

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£39,160

Home Student Fee

£26,500

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 Leeds

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£25,000£29,500£32,000
3 years£21,000£25,500£32,000
5 years£27,000£33,500£43,000

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
£25,500
UK average
£26,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 29% above UK average salary
This course
£33,500
UK average
£26,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £8,000 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH20-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

66%Working
11%Studying
11%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
54%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

Subject-level average

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

Teaching on my course
97%
Learning opportunities
85%
Assessment and feedback
83%
Academic support
94%
Organisation and management
89%
Learning resources
94%
Student voice
76%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
85%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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£10,000scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
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About University of Leeds

University of Leeds offers History of Art with Cultural Studies as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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