Overview

About this course

The course offers an excellent introduction for students who want to develop their knowledge of art through structured study. You will learn more about how artworks are made, and receive an overview of the development of Western art from the classical period to the 20th century. You do not need to have any formal qualification or previous study in the subject area.

The first year will give you an introduction to techniques, ways of looking at the visual arts, and the necessary terms that will underpin all further study. In the second year, you will explore various historical periods in art in greater depth.

Tutors will lead visits to museums and art galleries throughout the course, with trips to current exhibitions whenever possible. Oxford has a wealth of museums and gallery spaces, and we will take every opportunity to introduce these to you.

Who is this course for?

You will need enthusiasm, commitment and a high degree of motivation if you are to enjoy and complete this course. You do not need any formal qualification or previous study of the history of art. We will judge all applicants by the same criteria – an evidence of interest in the subject, the necessary language skills (see below for English language requirements), a determination to succeed and sufficient time available to devote to studying.

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Programme Structure

Courses:

Learning to look at the visual arts. A study of colour, subject matter, space, tone, form, composition, etc
The Materials and Techniques of painting
Understanding Sculpture
Critical Theory and the use of primary texts
Understanding Architecture

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-10-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-05-02 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

7.5

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PTE Academic

76

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TOEFL^® IBT

110

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

History Art History View 203 other Bachelors in Art History in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

IELTS

7.5

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PTE Academic

76

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TOEFL^® IBT

110

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Other requirements

General requirements

You will need to upload the following documents as part of your application:

a statement of 300 words outlining your previous experience of the subject (if any) and your reasons for wishing to enrol on the course. No need to submit any written work.
Proof of your English language ability if you are a non-native English-speaker

Tuition Fee

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International

6625 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6625 GBP per year during 24 months.
National

3515 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 3515 GBP per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Oxford

939 - 1530 GBP /month

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