BA (Hons) English/History of Art

Course overview

Studying art and literature will challenge you to understand the history of human expression from new points of view, Explore textual and visual material from across history and around the globe.

Key highlights

Combines study of literature and art to explore human expression
Covers textual and visual material from across history
Examines literature and art from around the globe
Taught jointly by English and History of Art departments

Entry requirements

A-level: AAB — to include including an A in English Literature (English Language and Literature is also acceptable
Access to HE Diploma: Distinction — 36 credits at Distinction, including at least 9 credits in Literature-related units, and 9 credits at Merit or higher
BTEC: DDD — to include with an additional A Level or equivalent qualification in English Literature at grade A
International qualifications — European Baccalaureate: 80% overall, with 85% in English Literature
International Baccalaureate: 35 — to include including 6 in English Literature at Higher Level (Higher Level English Language and Literature is also acceptable
T-level — We are currently not accepting T Levels for this course unless an additional A Level (or equivalent qualification) in English Literature has been taken
Scottish Highers: BBBB — Advanced Highers - B in English Literature plus Scottish Highers; We may also be able to consider three Advanced Highers or a combination of Highers and Advanced Highers, where an ap

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 curator
Gallery assistant
Arts administrator
Editorial assistant
Heritage officer
Journalist

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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