Discover History of Art at Birmingham
Study the history of the visual arts at a university with its very own on-campus fine art gallery and great links to the city of Birmingham art scene.
Our undergraduate History of Art programmes
Become a sought-after creative asset in the arts sector
Go behind the scenes of creative industries with our BA Cultural and Creative Industries.
Evolve your critical skills of the creative and visual arts
Get practical arts experience with our Inside the Gallery and Professional Skills modules - learn how to curate an exhibition and engage with Birmingham city's lively scene bursting with artistic venues and opportunities.
You'll graduate with an understanding of how our culture is reflected in the art we produce, and with the skills and knowledge needed to work in a range of careers, including the arts and cultural sectors.
Why Study History of Art at Birmingham?
- Interested in exploring art through technology, feminism, decolonialisation, or religion? Do you prefer Renaissance studies, or is it contemporary art you're keen to learn more about? Our diverse optional modules give you the chance to pick the areas that interest you most.
- From the Barber Institute of Fine Arts on campus and the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, to the IKON gallery of contemporary art and Grand Union, Centrala, Eastside Projects and more in Digbeth, Birmingham city is a lively scene bursting with artistic venues and outputs.
- Our History of Art graduates go on to become Archivists, Curators, Gallery Coordinators, Events Officers, Exhibitions Assistants and Researchers. You may even choose to diversify - some graduates have gone on to careers in teaching, law, media, sales, government or business!
The flexibility at University of Birmingham solidified my decision to study here. Tailoring my degree and optional modules was a really empowering part of my academic journey.
International scholarships in the College of Arts and Law
10 international students can be awarded £3,000 toward tuition fees for year one entry.
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