BA Art History & Visual Culture and Classical Studies
About this course
BA in Art History & Visual Culture and Classical Studies, a joint-honours degree in History of Art and Classics that combines the analysis of artistic works with the study of ancient civilisations. Core topics include Fieldwork. Students examine key texts in translation without needing to study Latin or Greek, though language modules can be chosen optionally. The first year introduces foundational themes through compulsory modules such as Questions and Methods in Art History and Visual Culture, Greek and Roman Narrative, and Greek and Roman Drama, alongside optional choices including Inside the Museum and Visual Media. The second year continues structured learning with compulsory modules like Art History and Visual Culture Field Study for Blended Learning, Greek and Roman Narrative, and Greek and Roman Drama, while allowing students to select from various optional modules covering specialized historical and contemporary topics.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB. IB: 32/655.
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What students say
Based on about 89 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 79%
- Assessment and feedback: 77%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 86%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 68%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 19 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 50%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 20%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 18%
- Elementary occupations: 9%
- Finance Professionals: 9%
- Teaching Professionals: 9%
- Administrative occupations: 7%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 120 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 11%
- London: 41%
- South East: 17%
- South West: 18%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 95 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 97%
- Baccalaureate: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Questions and Methods in Art History and Visual Culture
- Greek and Roman Narrative
- Greek and Roman Drama
- Inside the Museum
- Visual Media
- Topics in Art History and Visual Culture I
- Topics in Art History and Visual Culture II
- Approaches to Art History and Visual Culture
- Ancient World: Racecraft
- Roman Death and Commemoration
- Ancient Sources (Written Evidence): Tyranny
- Ancient Sources (Material Evidence): Brave New Rome of Augustus
- Text and Context: Roman Laughter
- Text and Context: Writing Women in Ancient Literature
- Ancient World: Roman Philosophy
- Art History and Visual Culture Field Study for Blended Learning
- Greek and Roman Narrative
- Greek and Roman Drama
- Debates and Contestations in Art History
- Contemporary Visual Practices
- Photography and Evidence
- Contemporary Art and Curation
- Common Threads: Art, Craft and Activism
- Renaissances North and South: Italy and the Netherlands
- Revolutions! Art and Society in France, 1770-1830
- The Dutch Golden Age
- The New York Avant-Garde 1955-1980
- Comics Studies: Histories, Methodologies, Genres
- Creative Industries: Their Past, Our Future
- Intimate Spaces of the French Enlightenment
- Chinoiserie and Européenerie: Artistic and Vultural Exchanges between China and Europe
- Ancient World: Racecraft
- Roman Death and Commemoration
- Ancient Sources (Written Evidence): Tyranny
- Ancient Sources (Material Evidence): Brave New Rome of Augustus
- Text and Context: Roman Laughter
- Text and Context: Writing Women in Ancient Literature
- Ancient World: Roman Philosophy
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Art History & Visual Culture and Classical Studies at University of Exeter earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £26,500 after 3 years, £34,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £28,500 and £45,500. The £34,500 median after five years is £5,000 more than the UK median for History of art, architecture and design.
What do graduates of BA Art History & Visual Culture and Classical Studies at University of Exeter do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Art History & Visual Culture and Classical Studies at University of Exeter?
91% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Art History & Visual Culture and Classical Studies at University of Exeter?
The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 146 UCAS points.
Does BA Art History & Visual Culture and Classical Studies at University of Exeter include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Art History & Visual Culture and Classical Studies at University of Exeter?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.