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| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2026-09-01 | - |
| 2027-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
History of Art
Overview
The History of Art program at Oxford Brookes University is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the history of art, from the Renaissance to the present day. The program covers a wide range of topics, including the history of art in Europe, the Americas, and Asia, as well as the history of architecture, sculpture, and other art forms.
Course Structure
The program is structured around a series of modules, each of which focuses on a specific period or theme in the history of art. Students can choose from a range of modules, including:
- Global Art in Oxford
- Museums and Society
- Making and Meaning in Architecture
- Reading Art History
- Making and Meaning in Art
Year 1
In the first year, students take a series of compulsory modules that provide a foundation in the history of art. These modules include:
- Global Art in Oxford
- Museums and Society
- Making and Meaning in Architecture
- Reading Art History
- Making and Meaning in Art
Students also have the option to take a range of optional modules, including:
- Modern British Art
- Art and the Environment
- The Faiths of the West
Year 2
In the second year, students take a series of compulsory modules that build on the foundation established in the first year. These modules include:
- Themes in European Art: The Italian Renaissance in Global Perspective
- Themes in Eighteenth and Nineteenth-Century European Art
- Themes in Modern Art
- Field Work in Art History: Paris
Students also have the option to take a range of optional modules, including:
- Themes in Architecture through Oxford Buildings
- Independent Study in History of Art
- Working with Art History
Optional Year Abroad
Students have the option to spend a year abroad, studying at a partner institution in Europe or beyond. This provides an opportunity to gain international experience and to develop language skills.
Final Year
In the final year, students take a series of compulsory modules that provide advanced training in the history of art. These modules include:
- Approaches to History of Art
- Communications and Art
- History of Art Dissertation
Students also have the option to take a range of optional modules, including:
- Curatorial Practice
- Advanced Independent Study in History of Art
- Advanced Seminar 2: The Art of Death
- Advanced Seminar 2: Gender, Sexuality and the Renaissance Body
- Advanced Seminar 1: Victorian Art and Design
Careers
Graduates of the History of Art program at Oxford Brookes University have gone on to pursue a wide range of careers, including:
- Museums and galleries
- Auction houses
- Heritage organizations
- Education
- Journalism
Entry Requirements
The standard offer for the History of Art program is:
- UCAS Tariff Points: 104-120
- A Level: BCC-BBB
- IB Points: 29
- BTEC: DMM-DDM
Tuition Fees
The tuition fees for the History of Art program are:
- Home (UK) full-time: £9,535
- Home (UK) part-time: £1,190 per single module
- International full-time: £16,750
Funding
Oxford Brookes University offers a range of funding opportunities, including scholarships and bursaries. Students can also apply for government-funded loans and grants.
