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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: QV33
Art History and English Literature
University of ManchesterManchester, England
3 yearsDuration
£27,800Per Year (Intl)
£9,790Home Fee
95%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Offered by University of Manchester, the BA (Hons) Art History and English Literature provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in history, philosophy, and theology. Based in Manchester, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. BA Art History and English Literature brings together expertise from two subject areas to give you a greater breadth of study. The emphasis is on flexibility and choice within this joint degree, which also offers opportunities for field trips and museum and gallery visits. Art History provides grounding in European and North American art and architecture, covering topics to the present day, as well as subjects in global art history. A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, and 76% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Medieval Art and Architecture
Renaissance to Baroque: Art and Society
Modern and Contemporary Art History
Global Art History and Cultures
English Literature: Medieval to Early Modern
Nineteenth and Twentieth Century Literature
American Literature and Transatlantic Connections
Critical Theory and Cultural Analysis
UCAS Code:QV33
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | AAA AAA including grade A in English Literature or English Language and Literature. It is not necessary to have studied Art or Art History before taking this course. However, we welcome students who can show an active interest in and enthusiasm for the subject by visiting museums and galleries or by their choice of reading. Practical skills are a crucial part of science education and therefore will be a requirement to pass the practical element of any science A Level taken. Applicants taking A Levels are normally expected to offer three full A Levels. If you’re taking more than three A Levels, these won’t be included in your offer. We will only make offers consisting of three A Levels. Typical Contextual Offer: ABB including grade A in English Literature or English Language and Literature. It is not necessary to have studied Art or Art History before taking this course. However, we welcome students who can show an active interest in and enthusiasm for the subject by visiting museums and galleries or by their choice of reading. Practical skills are a crucial part of science education and therefore will be a requirement to pass the practical element of any science A Level taken. Applicants taking A Levels are normally expected to offer three full A Levels. If you’re taking more than three A Levels, these won’t be included in your offer. We will only make offers consisting of three A Levels. |
| International Baccalaureate | 36 points 36 points overall. 6,6,6 in Higher Level subjects including English Literature or English Language and Literature. Applicants studying the International Baccalaureate Career Related Programme (IBCP) should contact the admissions team prior to applying so that their academic profile can be considered. |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£27,800
per year
Total Course Cost (3 years)£83,400
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 LEO data (HMRC tax records)
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Manchester
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 years | £20,500 | £22,500 | £28,000 |
| 5 years | £25,500 | £30,500 | £36,500 |
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▼ 13% below UK average salary
This course
£22,500
UK average
£26,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 17% above UK average salary
This course
£30,500
UK average
£26,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £8,000 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
63%Working
13%Studying
10%Work & Study
3%Seeking Work
41%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data
Graduate employment outcomes 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.
Student Satisfaction
Course-level dataNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
84%
Overall
Teaching on my course
95%Learning opportunities
92%Assessment and feedback
74%Academic support
90%Organisation and management
90%Learning resources
87%Student voice
63%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
80%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
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