History of Art at Oxford Brookes University - UCAS

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Course summary

Do you have a passion for the history of art and a deep desire to develop your own expertise? By studying History of Art at Oxford Brookes, you’ll be exploring issues in a collaborative and dynamic environment. Your studies will include museum visits, walk-arounds and special talks from visiting experts from the likes of:

  • National Trust
  • Ashmolean
  • Modern Art Oxford
  • The V&A
  • Tate.
We are situated in the heart of a historic city, a mere stone’s throw from world-renowned museums and galleries. A highlight of your study here will undoubtedly be your trip to Paris. This trip offers the opportunity to explore important art collections firsthand. You will experience major, influential works as well as more experimental pieces. Your time with us will be exciting, stimulating and enriching. You’ll be amongst a close-knit and supportive department. You can expect to be taught by experts in their fields. And, our teaching staff will work with you to help you develop your own interests, specialising in:
  • drawing
  • painting
  • prints
  • architecture
  • art theory
  • sculpture.

Modules

Year 1 has six modules covering skills, issues and debates in the history of art and architecture from the Renaissance through to the Modern period. You also take two other modules from a wide range of subjects available including The Age of Revolution and The Art of Poetry. Years 2 and 3 give your studies a period focus by offering options from the 15th to 20th centuries such as Oxford Buildings or Anthropology of Art. Year 2 also includes a study trip to Paris. Year 3’s dissertation module will allow you to work in depth on a topic of particular interest to you and may include independent study linked to a placement in a gallery or museum.


How to apply

Application codes

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Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

International applicants

At Oxford Brookes we are delighted to welcome international students from across the world. We have information on how to apply to Oxford Brookes as an international applicant on our website. Please copy and paste this link into your browser https://www.brookes.ac.uk/Study/International-students/Applying-to-arriving/How-to-apply.

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements


English language requirements

IELTS 6.0 overall. Reading 6.0. Writing 6.0. Listening 5.5. Speaking 5.5. Further information on our English language requirements can be found on our website.

English language requirement

https://www.brookes.ac.uk/Study/International-students/Applying-to-arriving/How-to-apply/English-language-requirements


Student Outcomes

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9250 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 Year 1
Scotland £9250 Year 1
Wales £9250 Year 1
International £15950 Year 1

Additional fee information

Please note tuition fees for Home students may increase in subsequent years both for new and continuing students in line with an inflationary amount determined by government. Tuition fees for International students may increase in subsequent years both for new and continuing students. Oxford Brookes University intends to maintain its fees for new and returning Home students at the maximum permitted level.
History of Art at Oxford Brookes University - UCAS