BA (Hons) History of Art with German (with a year abroad)

Course overview

Discover the history of art and architecture. Delve into the study of German and the cultures of German-speaking countries.

Key highlights

Study the history of art and architecture alongside German
Explore the cultures of German-speaking countries
Includes a year abroad as part of the degree

Entry requirements

A-level: AAB — You do not need an A level in History of Art or a language
Access to HE Diploma: Distinction — Obtain Access to HE Diploma with 36 credits at Distinction and 9 credits at Merit or higher
BTEC: DDD — BTEC National Extended Diploma: DDD
International qualifications — European Baccalaureate: 80% overall average
International Baccalaureate: 35 — International Baccalaureate: 35 points
T-level: Distinction — overall including grade A in the Core T Level subjects in Accounting
Scottish Highers: AABBB — Scottish Highers; Advanced Highers - not required for entry We may also be able to consider three Advance

Scholarships

Architecture Academic Excellence Scholarships
Funding: £1,000
Up to £1,000
Choral Scholarship
£1,000. 6 total (1 per year group) £3,000
Up to £1,000
Dean's Global Excellence Scholarship
English and Related Literature International Scholarships
Funding: £1,000.
Up to £1,000
Equal Access Scholarship (Undergraduate)
International Undergraduate Achievement Scholarship
Funding: up to £10,000 (for first year of study only).
Robert Ackrill Haigh Scholarship
One payment of £1000
Up to £1,000
York Minster Choral Scholarships
Up to £8,000 per annum

Careers this course leads to

Museum or gallery curator
Heritage officer
Arts administrator
Translator
Art auction house assistant
Cultural events coordinator

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,535 (TBC) | International: £26,900

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of York, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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