BA (Hons) History of Art and Literature with a Placement Year
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 4 years
- Mode
- Full-time
- Subject
- History of Art & Architecture
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Next intake
- SEP 2026
Overview
Are you ready to explore the global history of art in the only Art History department situated within a world-renowned museum? This degree examines how art has been created, displayed, and interpreted from prehistory to today. Based in the iconic Sainsbury Centre, you'll be part of an enthusiastic, creative and vibrant community dedicated to the study of art. On this History of Art with a Placement Year degree, you'll engage directly with thought-provoking art from around the world. Through close analysis of objects, artworks, and exhibitions, you'll explore key aspects of European art alongside the artists and material cultures of Africa, Asia, Oceania, and the Americas. Based in historic Norwich, you'll have the opportunity to immerse yourself in the city's rich artistic heritage. Through our partnerships with local museums and galleries across East Anglia, you'll gain first-hand insights from museum and heritage professionals into the region’s creative and cultural past, as well as the contemporary challenges of art-making and exhibition.
Entry requirements
| A levels | ABB · Subjects: including English Literature or one of the below subjects: English Language and Liter · subject specific requirements apply |
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| A levels | BBC · contextual offer; subject specific requirements apply |
| International qualifications | Typical International Entry Requirements: We accept many international qualifications for entry to this course. For specific details about your country, view our information for International Students. A levels ABB including English Literature or one of the below subjects: English Language and Literature, English Language, History, Ancient |
English language requirements
| IELTS | 6.0 overall, no part below 5.5 |
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IELTS 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in all components)
Fees
International students: £23,100 per year
UK students: £9,790 per year
UK/Home: £9,790 per year
International: £23,100 per year
Start dates
September 2026
Application deadline
UCAS deadline (equal consideration)
Campus
- Norwich Research Park, Norwich, United Kingdom
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