Overview

You can also choose pathways of study in history to suit your interests, from Ancient, Medieval, Modern History, Economic and Social History, to History of Science, Technology and Medicine.

The emphasis is on flexibility and choice within this joint-degree, which also offers opportunities for field trips and museum and gallery visits.In addition, our curriculum includes a pathway devoted to curating and gallery studies. Topics covered in the Art History and History (Hons) programme offered at The University of Manchester include the museum as institution, collecting, practical aspects of curating and making exhibitions, and art writing.

A work placement module in Year 3 allows you to gain credits towards your degree whilst getting hands-on gallery experience at the Whitworth or other cultural institutions in the city.

Career opportunities

BA Art History and History will prepare you for careers in the art world and a wide range of job opportunities ranging from curating and cultural management to publishing, journalism, the media, and teaching.

Our surveys of recent graduates have revealed that our students also pursue an impressive variety of careers in such fields as law, banking, fashion, advertising, accountancy, business management, commerce, the new media, computing and archive studies.

Recent graduate career destinations include:

Education Officer, De Morgan Collection;

Royal Collections Exhibitions Curator;

Archivist, Tate Liverpool;

Art Officer, English Heritage.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

History in Practice

Ice Age to Baroque: Artworks in History

Rococo to Now: Artworks in History

Art Spaces

Art History Tutorial

Constructing Archaic Greek History

From Republic to Empire: Introduction to Roman History, Society & Culture 218-31BC

The Odyssey

Introduction to Classical Archaeology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-30 00:00:00

More details

The final deadline is 30 June, however, we recommend you apply until 25 January.

Language

English

IELTS

7

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PTE Academic

65

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

History Art History Ancient History View 212 other Bachelors in Art History in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

7

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PTE Academic

65

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

A-level

AAA-AAB to include A in History. General Studies is welcomed but not included as part of the offer.

AS-level

AS level results are not considered as part of the standard admissions process at The University of Manchester.

GCSE

Applicants must demonstrate a broad general education including acceptable levels of Literacy and Numeracy, equivalent to at least Grade C or 4 in GCSE/iGCSE English Language and Mathematics. GCSE/iGCSE English Literature will not be accepted in lieu of GCSE/iGCSE English Language.

International Baccalaureate

36 points overall. 6,6,6 in Higher Level subjects (including History)

Tuition Fee

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International

25500 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 25500 GBP per year during 36 months.
National

9250 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9250 GBP per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Manchester

645 - 1197 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Art History and History (Hons).

Available Scholarships

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