Art History and Visual Culture and English, BA (Hons)

Art and English employ distinct languages to explore shared questions, such as how we feel, what is occurring in the wider world, and our role in society. Over three years, students will delve into a vast array of art forms—including fiction, painting, poetry, sculpture, drama, architecture, graphics, photography, and film—while gaining a comprehensive understanding of visual, written, and spoken language across historical periods. The program covers English language, literature, and drama from Old English to the present, offering diverse modules that allow students to pursue existing interests or discover new ones, all while examining visual cultures through various media and societies.In the first year, coursework is evenly divided between core modules in both subjects, such as Renaissance to Contemporary Art and foundational English studies. Subsequent years provide flexibility to select modules that build on these themes or expand into areas like film, architecture, and advanced literature. Students can choose complementary options, undertake project work, and complete a dissertation on a topic of personal interest, potentially integrating both disciplines. Placement opportunities, volunteering, and study abroad programs are also available, and prior study in art is not required.