BA History of Art
About this course
BA in History of Art, a history of art degree examining visual and material culture. The course includes field trips to sites, exhibitions, and galleries, as well as an option to spend a term in Venice.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB. IB: 32.
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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 77%: 96 offers from 124 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 18 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 74%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 55%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 74%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 13 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 45%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Elementary occupations: 20%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Media Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 79%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 64%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 450 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 4%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 9%
- East of England: 11%
- London: 43%
- South East: 16%
- South West: 6%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA History of Art at University of Warwick earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £28,000 after 3 years, £36,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £29,500 and £49,500. The £36,500 median after five years is £7,000 more than the UK median for History of art, architecture and design.
What do graduates of BA History of Art at University of Warwick do next?
85% 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 Warwick?
90% 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 Warwick?
The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 141 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BA History of Art at University of Warwick?
77% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 96 offers from 124 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Does BA History of Art at University of Warwick include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA History of Art at University of Warwick?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.