Art History

UCAS Tariff 120 - 96

A Levels BBB-CCC

GCSE requirements (minimum grade C/4):
English or Welsh

BTEC National Diploma:
DDM-MMM

International Baccalaureate:
30-26

European Baccalaureate:
75%-65% overall

English Language Requirements:
See our Undergraduate English Language Requirements for this course. Pre-sessional English Programmes are also available for students who do not meet our English Language Requirements.

Country Specific Entry Requirements:
International students whose qualification is not listed on this page, can check our Country Specific Entry Requirements for further information.

Through the International English Centre, the University is able to comprehensively support the English language needs of all our international students. Some of the ways we can help you improve your English Language abilities are below, with courses running from September or January:

• International Foundation Certificate
  The International Foundation Certificate is designed for students who have completed high school through a 12 year education system, or students who want to gain more academic and English language skills before starting their undergraduate degree. Students can choose either the standard 30-week course (starts in September or January), or an intensive 15-week course (starts in January only). Successfully completing the certificate will guarantee your progression to your chosen degree at Aberystwyth University;
• Pre-Sessional English Courses
  If you hold an offer from the University, these courses are designed to help you meet the entry requirements for your degree programme. Depending on your current English language ability, you can choose from a variety of courses that run over 42, 30, 12 or 6 weeks;
• Pre-Masters Course
  The Pre-Masters Course acts as a bridge between your undergraduate degree, in your home country, and preparing you for postgraduate study, in the UK, in a Business or Management-related programme. Courses run over a standard 30-weeks or intensive 15-weeks.

Career opportunities

Research shows that the vast majority of our graduates build careers in their chosen field. Our graduates establish themselves as professional art historians, curators and administrators. Employers include:

• Arts Council 
• BBC
• Design Council
• The Observer newspaper
• Royal Academy of Arts
• Royal Collections Trust
• Saatchi Gallery
• Tate Gallery
• Victoria and Albert Museum.

Our graduates are:

• university educators
• secondary school teachers
• art gallery managers
• museum or exhibition curators
• journalists
• art directors in publishing
• conservators of easel painting, ceramics and works on paper.

Each year a significant number of our graduates enrol on Master of Arts degree schemes at Aberystwyth University and elsewhere to enhance their career opportunities further. 

Transferable Skills 

The study of Art is not only intellectually stimulating and personally rewarding, it also has many practical benefits. It promotes creative problem solving, develops interpersonal skills and improves the ability to succeed in a changing world. These transferable skills are highly sought after in today’s job market, which is why they are actively promoted by us during your studies at the School of Art. They include the ability to:

• research facts and interpret information
• effectively communicate ideas, both orally and in writing
• connect theory to practice and develop interdisciplinary thinking
• work independently or as part of a creative team
• stay focussed, motivated and goal-oriented.

Work Experience 

There are many opportunities to gain professional experience during your studies. For specific information, visit our Careers Service.

You can further enhance your employability prospects with GO Wales and YES (Year in Employment Scheme). Both are managed by our Careers Service team.