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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Art and History of Art
University of Reading
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Art and History of Art course at University of Reading.
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A level
B,B,B
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Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year |
| Wales | £9,535 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| EU | £25,250 per year |
| International | £25,250 per year |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: VW31
Here's what University of Reading says about its Art and History of Art course.
Art and the history of art complement one another perfectly. Whilst developing your practical knowledge and skills at Reading School of Art, you can explore the theories and ideas behind different periods and styles of art with our BA Art and History of Art.
Join a lively and creative community, explore a vast range of media, experiment with emerging art forms and develop as an artist. Your art will be complemented with modules in contemporary art theory and the history of art. You will have your own dedicated space, accessible 24 hours a day and 7 days a week and a studio tutor who will help you develop your individual and professional practice. The studios are a busy place with events, screenings, performances and exhibitions happening regularly.
There are regular trips to museums and art galleries to prompt thoughts on how art is displayed and received. You will gain professional experience throughout your degree by taking part in your own exhibitions, public art commissions and events.
Throughout this course, you will have many opportunities to gain professional experience by participating in your own exhibitions, public art commissions, and events. Debate and constructive criticism are actively encouraged, and you will openly discuss your work with peers and teaching staff.
For more information, please visit the programme page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/art-ug/ba-art-and-history-of-art
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
Art
Location
Main Site | Reading
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Fine art
• History of art
Start date
October 2025
Application deadline
January 29, 2025
The modules you will study
The following modules have been approved in principle for delivery in 2025/26.
Please note that as part of our current curriculum improvement process, all modules require final University approval and may be subject to change.
Core modules for this course:
- Art Studio
- History of Art 1
- History of Art 2
- Drawing
- Presenting the Past: An Introduction to Museum Studies
The University cannot guarantee that all optional modules will be available to all students who may wish to take them. Further information about the content of the final approved modules will be available in the summer of 2024. We suggest you regularly revisit our course page during this time to ensure you have the most up-to-date information regarding the modules offered on this programme.
Check our website for more details about the course structure.
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
The Art and History of Art course at University of Reading features content from more than one subject area. Using the options below, you can see ratings from students who took courses in each of these subject areas at this uni
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Teaching on my course
92%
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Teaching on my course
92%
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How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
87%
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How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
95%
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How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
93%
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How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
94%
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Learning opportunities
84%
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Learning opportunities
84%
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To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
84%
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How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
87%
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How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
81%
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To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
89%
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To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
80%
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Assessment and feedback
85%
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Assessment and feedback
85%
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How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
83%
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How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
92%
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How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
87%
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How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
84%
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How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
81%
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Academic support
91%
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Academic support
91%
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Organisation and management
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How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
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Learning resources
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90%
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How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
85%
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How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
94%
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How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
90%
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Student voice
83%
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Student voice
83%
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How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
69%
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To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
89%
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To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
90%
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How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
71%
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Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
85%
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How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
72%
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Teaching on my course
77%
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Teaching on my course
77%
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How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
78%
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How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
82%
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How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
76%
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How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
70%
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Learning opportunities
74%
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Learning opportunities
74%
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To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
82%
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How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
70%
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How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
68%
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To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
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To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
76%
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Assessment and feedback
75%
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Assessment and feedback
75%
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How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
74%
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How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
72%
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How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
80%
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How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
92%
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How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
58%
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Academic support
77%
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Academic support
77%
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How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
74%
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How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
80%
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Organisation and management
65%
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Organisation and management
65%
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How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
68%
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How well organised is your course?
62%
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Learning resources
81%
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Learning resources
81%
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How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
70%
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How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
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How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
75%
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Student voice
78%
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Student voice
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How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
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To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
78%
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To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
78%
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How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
65%
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Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
77%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
85%
high
Student information
The Art and History of Art course at University of Reading features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| History | B | |||||
| English Literature | C | |||||
| Government and Politics | B | |||||
| Classical Civilisation | B | |||||
| Psychology | C | |||||
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
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| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Fine Art | B | |||||
| Psychology | B | |||||
| English Literature | A | |||||
| History | B | |||||
| Craft and Design | A | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
The Art and History of Art course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about University of Reading graduates across each of those subject areas.
Graduate statistics
40%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
89%
In work, study or other activity
60%
Say it fits with future plans
45%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
20%
Administrative occupations
15%
Business and public service associate professionals
10%
Sales occupations
10%
Teaching Professionals
Graduate statistics
70%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
90%
In work, study or other activity
80%
Say it fits with future plans
55%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
15%
Artistic, literary and media occupations
15%
Managers, directors and senior officials
15%
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
10%
Caring personal services
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
The Art and History of Art course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for University of Reading graduate earnings across each of those subject areas.
Earnings
£20.1k
First year after graduation
£24.1k
Third year after graduation
£27k
Fifth year after graduation
Earnings
£19.7k
First year after graduation
£24.5k
Third year after graduation
£29.2k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Art and History of Art.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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