BA History of Art
About this course
BA in History of Art, a History of Art and Archaeology degree centred on visual and material culture across world traditions. Students utilize local museum collections and historic architecture for first-hand study under academic supervision. The first year introduces foundational approaches through Introduction to the History of Art, Art, Design, Architecture: Meaning and Interpretation, and Challenging Antiquities. Students also complete a supervised extended essay on a building, object or image in Oxford.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA IB: 38 (including core points) with 666 at HL
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What students say
Based on about 22 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 97%
- Learning opportunities: 92%
- Assessment and feedback: 79%
- Academic support: 98%
- Organisation and management: 75%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 59%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 45%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 20%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 10%
- Media Professionals: 9%
- Administrative occupations: 6%
- Finance Professionals: 6%
- Find their work meaningful: 55%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 45%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 35%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 435 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 10%
- London: 56%
- South East: 18%
- South West: 4%
- Scotland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Core course: Introduction to the History of Art
- Core course: Art, Design, Architecture: Meaning and Interpretation
- Core course: Challenging Antiquities
- Supervised extended essay on a building, object or image in Oxford
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA History of Art at University of Oxford earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £32,000 after 3 years, £44,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £31,500 and £67,000. The £44,000 median after five years is £14,500 more than the UK median for History of art, architecture and design.
What do graduates of BA History of Art at University of Oxford do next?
75% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA History of Art at University of Oxford?
97% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA History of Art at University of Oxford?
The typical offer is AAA at A level. The average entrant had 188 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA History of Art at University of Oxford?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.