BA Art and History of Art
About this course
BA in History of Art and Fine Art, combining studio-based making with the academic study of art across different periods. Core topics include Research Methods, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Design & Creative Practice. Supervised study visits to major European art centres are available, and the course offers specialism options in painting, printmaking, sculpture or video.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBB You will be asked to provide an online portfolio of your work when you apply. See our undergraduate portfolio information page for more details. IB: 30 points overall
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What students say
Based on about 38 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 79%
- Learning opportunities: 73%
- Assessment and feedback: 86%
- Academic support: 82%
- Organisation and management: 67%
- Learning resources: 80%
- Student voice: 85%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 70%
- Left higher education: 30%
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: 75%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 25%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 25%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 130 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 10%
- London: 30%
- South East: 34%
- South West: 9%
- Wales: 3%
- Northern Ireland: 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): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Art Studio
- History of Art 1
- History of Art 2
- Drawing
- Presenting the Past: An Introduction to Museum Studies
- Art Studio 2
- History of Art 3
- History of Art 4
- Art Practice 2
- International Study
- Museum Learning and Engagement
- Art Studio 2b
- History of Art 5
- History of Art 6
- Curatorship and Collection Management
- International Study 2
- Art Studio 3b
- History of Art Dissertation
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Art and History of Art at University of Reading earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £22,500 after 3 years, £29,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £37,000. The £29,000 median after five years is £500 less than the UK median for History of art, architecture and design.
What do graduates of BA Art and History of Art at University of Reading do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Art and History of Art at University of Reading?
79% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Art and History of Art at University of Reading?
The typical offer is BBB at A level, or 30 points in the IB. The average entrant had 126 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Art and History of Art at University of Reading?
70% of students continued into their second year, and 30% left higher education.