BA (Hons) History of Art and Literature with a Year Abroad
University of East AngliaNorwich Research Park, Norwich
Course overview
Our course explores the intertwined histories of art and literature across different eras. You’ll examine the most significant European, British and American literature, and encounter thought-provoking artworks from around the world. UEA’s innovative department of Art History, together with our prestigious School of Literature, Drama, and Creative Writing, are two of the most famous and highly regarded academic departments in the UK.
You’ll study in the only Art History Department in the UK located within a world-renowned art museum, the Sainsbury Centre. On this History of Art and Literature degree you’ll work across disciplines. You’ll explore the relationship between artistic movements, literature and the visual culture, and word and image.
You’ll study the medieval period, the modernist era, and postmodernity. You’ll examine texts and artworks, including significant aspects of European art history. You’ll also explore the work of artists and material culture from Africa, Asia, Oceania, and the Americas.
Key highlights
- Art History department based within the Sainsbury Centre art museum
- Interdisciplinary study of artistic movements, literature and visual culture
- Explores the relationship between word and image
- Covers medieval, modernist and postmodern periods
- Includes art and material culture from Africa, Asia, Oceania and the Americas
- Year abroad included as part of the degree
Entry requirements
- A-level: AAB — to include including English Literature or one of the below subjects: English Language and Liter; subject specific requirements apply
- A-level: BBB — contextual offer; subject specific requirements apply
- International qualifications — Typical International Entry Requirements: A levels AAB including English Literature or one of the below subjects: English Language and Literature, English Language, History, Ancient History, History of Art, Archaeology, Anthropology, Classical Civilisation, Classical Studies, Politics, Government and Politics, Sociology, Drama, Theatre Stud
Careers this course leads to
- Museum curator
- Gallery assistant
- Arts administrator
- Editorial assistant
- Heritage officer
- Archivist
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £23,100 per year
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 East Anglia, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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