International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic module (not General Training):
overall score 6.5
no sub-test less than 6.0
or equivalent scores in another recognised qualification (see below)
Common equivalent English language qualifications:
ibTOEFL*: 90; no sub-test less than: Reading: 20; Listening: 19; Speaking: 19; Writing: 23
CAE (Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English): 176 overall: no sub-test less than 169
CPE (Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English): 176 overall: no sub-test less than 169
PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English, Academic test): 60; no sub-test less than 59
IGCSE: English as a First Language (0500/0522): C in Reading and Writing, plus 1 in Listening, 2 in Speaking, where applicable. All four components (listening, writing, speaking, reading) must be examined and detailed on results slip
IGCSE: English as a Second Language (0510/0511): A in Reading and Writing, plus A in Listening, 2/B in Speaking, where applicable. All four components (listening, writing, speaking, reading) must be examined and detailed on results slip
Trinity College London Integrated Skills in English: ISEII at Distinction with Distinction in all sub-tests
* Please note that TOEFL is still acceptable for admission to this programme for both home/EU and international students.
For international students, the Home Office has confirmed that the University can choose to use TOEFL to make its own assessment of English language ability for visa applications to degree level courses. We therefore still accept TOEFL tests taken in the last two years for admission to this programme.
History of art seeks to understand how and why paintings, sculptures, buildings, and works of design in a variety of media come to look the way they do.
You will benefit from the extensive resources of the University Library and Archives, and The Hunterian, the University’s museum and art gallery, which feature the world-famous Hunter, Whistler and Mackintosh collections. You will also have access to Kelvin Hall, the University and city’s innovative collections-access centre.
In your third-year vacation you will receive a grant to assist you to visit museums, galleries and buildings relevant to your studies.
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Year1
The first year provides an introduction to history of art in two courses: Art history and its materials and techniques and Art history in action. These have been selected to provide an accessible and wide-ranging programme of study, even if you are new to art history.
These courses allow you to study works by some of the best-known artists, designers and architects of all time, including non-western material, and also introduce you to key issues in history of art: the uses of different techniques and materials, and relationships between art theory, the role of art patrons and the concept of style.
The two courses together will prepare you for further levels of study, but either can be taken as an introduction to the discipline if you are intending to take it beyond this level.
Year 2
You will study two further thematic groups, building on those studied in year 1. Greater emphasis is placed on theoretical and contextual issues, useful foundations for progression to the more detailed study undertaken at Honours level. You will also be introduced to contrasted art-historical approaches and methods and to a range of backgrounds to the production and consumption of art.
You will also study other subjects in years 1 and 2
Years 3 and 4
If you progress to Honours (years 3 and 4), you will prepare a dissertation and study a wide range of special options concentrating on specific periods and artists, and normally including non-western as well as western art. There are core courses on methodological aspects of art history, and research skills in art history. You can apply to include a work placement as part of your Honours programme.
Pre-Sessional English Course
This depends on your starting level. For students aiming for the standard requirement of IELTS 6.5 and starting a degree programme in September we recommend
This degree can lead to careers in publishing, journalism, teaching and librarianship, museums, galleries, the heritage sector, and art dealing and auction houses. Examples of graduate destinations include a Getty Collections Management Internship in the USA, and curatorial or administrative posts at Dulwich Picture Gallery, Handel House and the Design and Artists Collecting Society.
Insurrance_fee: £300/year
