Art History and Visual Culture and English BA

University of Nottingham

United Kingdom, Nottingham

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University of Nottingham

United Kingdom , Nottingham

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

QV33

Campuses

Nottingham

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 24,700 / year(s)

Next Intake September-2026

Art History and Visual Culture and English BA

About

Curious about how art and literature shape society? With this course, you’ll tap into the expertise of the Department of Cultural, Media and Visual Studies and the School of English.

It’s a unique blend of the study of the written and visual arts and culture putting together insights from cultural studies, history of art, visual culture, modern literature and linguistics. Through your studies, you’ll:

understand how people interpret and critique both written and visual works
learn how cultural and social forces shape the way we create and consume art and literature
explore a range of literary and linguistic approaches, with opportunities to specialise
develop a global, empathetic perspective on art history, literature and visual culture

Although studied separately you will gain a thorough interdisciplinary perspective and understanding of art in society. You'll be able to choose modules that complement each other, allowing you to look at the same topic in different ways.

Engaged Arts

All students within the Faculty of Arts can select ‘Engaged Arts’ modules where you’ll approach real world challenges across contemporary themes such as sustainability or equity and justice. These modules have been newly designed to help you gain the skills and analytical abilities that employers are looking for.

Why choose this course?

Ranked 3rd for History of Art, Architecture, and Design in the UK and 5th for English Language (Daily Mail University Guide 2025)
Have the freedom to explore: following an introductory programme in year one, deepen your knowledge of your favourite topics and explore new ones through a wide range of modules
Choose from a variety of optional modules from the department of CMVS on media, culture and creative industries, including film, digital, performance and immersive media, media identities, power and protest and more
Opportunity to apply for The Letters Page project to gain publishing industry skills
Opportunity to apply for our prestigious competitive Hollywood Internships programme
Automatic membership of the Creative Student Network for industry opportunities from visiting experts to paid and voluntary work experience
Work with our dedicated Faculty of Arts Placements Team to assist with your employability skills development via a range of placements, internships and volunteering opportunities
Participate in award-winning media such as Nottingham Student TV, University Radio Nottingham and Impact Magazine
Explore the vibrant cultural scene in Nottingham, a member of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network, and benefit from our staff members’ connections with cultural and art institutions including the university’s own Lakeside Arts Centre.

Foundation Year

You may also progress to this course from our Arts and Humanities Foundation Year, subject to eligibility.

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Important information

This online prospectus has been drafted in advance of the academic year to which it applies. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information is accurate at the time of publishing, but changes (for example to course content) are likely to occur given the interval between publishing and commencement of the course. It is therefore very important to check this website for any updates before you apply for the course where there has been an interval between you reading this website and applying.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

IB score: 30 Points overall or 655 in 3 Higher Level Certifcates IB requirements:

Higher Level grade 5 in one of English Literature, English Language and Literature, any Language subject, Geography, History, Philosophy, Global Politics, Psychology, World Religions, Social and Cultural Anthropology

IELTS:

6.5 overall (with no less than 6.0 in any element)

English language requirements

For presessional English or one-year foundation courses, you must take IELTS for UKVI to meet visa regulations.

If you need support to meet the required level, you may be able to attend a Presessional English for Academic Purposes (PEAP) course. Our Centre for English Language Education is accredited by the British Council for the teaching of English in the UK.

If you successfully complete your presessional course to the required level, you can then progress to your degree course. This means that you won't need to retake IELTS or equivalent.

High school qualifications:

Check our country-specific information for guidance on qualifications from your country

A level: ABB Required subjects:

A level

B in one of English Literature, English Language, English Language and Literature, any Language subject, Geography, History, Ancient History, Medieval History, Classical Civilisation Law, Philosophy, Politics, Psychology, Religious Studies, Sociology

GCSE

English grade 4 (C)

Additional entry requirements:

All candidates are considered on an individual basis and we accept a broad range of qualifications. The entrance requirements below apply to 2026 entry.

Please note: Applicants whose backgrounds or personal circumstances have impacted their academic performance may receive a reduced offer. Please see our contextual admissions policy for more information.

Non-UK entry requirements:

Alternative qualifications

We recognise that applicants have a wealth of different experiences and follow a variety of pathways into higher education.

Consequently we treat all applicants with alternative qualifications (besides A-levels and the International Baccalaureate) on an individual basis, and we gladly accept students with a whole range of less conventional qualifications including:

Access to HE Diploma
Advanced Diploma
BTEC HND/HNC
BTEC Extended Diploma

This list is not exhaustive. The entry requirements for alternative qualifications can be quite specific; for example you may need to take certain modules and achieve a specified grade in those modules. Please contact us to discuss the transferability of your qualification. Please see the alternative qualifications page for more information.

RQF BTEC Nationals

RQF Level 3 BTEC National Extended Diploma grades DDD plus A Level grade B in one of English Literature, English Language, English Language and Literature, any Language subject, Geography, History, Ancient History, Medieval History, Classical Civilisation Law, Philosophy, Politics, Psychology, Religious Studies, Sociology
RQF Level 3 BTEC National Diploma grades DD plus A Level grade B in one of English Literature, English Language, English Language and Literature, any Language subject, Geography, History, Ancient History, Medieval History, Classical Civilisation Law, Philosophy, Politics, Psychology, Religious Studies, Sociology
RQF Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate grade D plus A Level grades BB including one of English Literature, English Language, English Language and Literature, any Language subject, Geography, History, Ancient History, Medieval History, Classical Civilisation Law, Philosophy, Politics, Psychology, Religious Studies, Sociology

Access to HE Diploma

Access to HE Diploma 24 Level 3 credits graded Distinction including 9 Level 3 credits of English and 21 Level 3 credits graded Merit

Mature students

At the University of Nottingham, we have a valuable community of mature students and we appreciate their contribution to the wider student population. You can find lots of useful information on the mature students webpage.

Visa restrictions

International students must have valid UK immigration permissions for any courses or study period where teaching takes place in the UK. Student route visas can be issued for eligible students studying full-time courses. The University of Nottingham does not sponsor a student visa for students studying part-time courses. The Standard Visitor visa route is not appropriate in all cases. Please contact the university’s Visa and Immigration team if you need advice about your visa options.

Other requirements:

Work experience:

English Program Requirements

As well as IELTS (listed above), we also accept other English language qualifications. This includes TOEFL iBT, Pearson PTE, GCSE, IB and O level English. Check our English language policies and equivalencies for further details. For presessional English or one-year foundation courses, you must take IELTS for UKVI to meet visa regulations. If you need support to meet the required level, you may be able to attend a Presessional English for Academic Purposes (PEAP) course. Our Centre for English Language Education is accredited by the British Council for the teaching of English in the UK. If you successfully complete your presessional course to the required level, you can then progress to your degree course. This means that you won't need to retake IELTS or equivalent.

Career

This joint honours degree creates a unique combination of subject knowledge and professional skills.

The diversity of topics and approaches means you'll develop an extremely wide range of professional skills:

Visual and critical analysis
Historical and theoretical study
Object-based and academic research
Collaborative and independent working
Flexibility and initiative to focus on different areas as required
Advanced writing, presentation and communication skills

With such a wide range of skills your career will be:

resilient - as the nature of work changes you can adapt
flexible - you can choose across different sectors as you develop and grow and opportunities arise
creative - come up with new ideas and responses to developing situations

Recent graduate destinations include: