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Fine Art and Art History
History of Art UCL has History of Art specialists ranging from medieval to contemporary, including experts in material studies. Our degrees aim to develop your critical thinking skills as well as your knowledge of visual and material culture. Teaching often takes place in world-renowned galleries and museums, in front of the works you study. Graduates go on to roles where a combination of visual sensitivity and intellectual rigour is valuable, such as curatorship, conservation, journalism and publishing.
“ UCL is surrounded by cultural activity… art is everywhere in London.” Matthew Lord History of Art BA, Third Year The vibrant and accessible cultural life in London is an essential part of Matthew’s degree experience, allowing him to develop a real and meaningful engagement with the study of history of art.
Contact Dr Stephanie Schwartz, Admissions Tutor undergraduate-admissions@ucl.ac.uk +44 (0)20 3370 1215
Right: UCL History of Art’s Materials Library houses an array of reference materials pertaining to works of art and heritage artefacts such as organic and inorganic pigments.
Programme Degree title and qualification
Entry requirements UCAS code
Duration
Features
A levels
IB Diploma
ELR*
Fine Art (Slade School of Fine Art) Faculty of Arts and Humanities Fine Art BFA
W101 3 years
Fine Art BA
W100 4 years
ABB: No specific subjects, but a portfolio of work is required. Standard GCSE offer (see p117). The academic requirements may be relaxed in exceptional circumstances.
34 points: A score of 16 points in three higher level subjects, with no score lower than 5, plus a portfolio. The academic requirements may be relaxed in exceptional circumstances.
History of Art Faculty of Social and Historical Sciences History of Art BA
V350
3 years
History of Art with Material Studies BA
V3F2
3 years
Study abroad
AAA: No specific subjects, though essay-based subjects are an advantage. Standard GCSE offer (see p117), except English Language and a foreign language at grade B or 6.
Placement or internship opportunity
*English language requirement (see p117):
Advanced
Good+
Accreditation Good
38 points: A score of 18 points in three higher level subjects, with no score lower than 5.
See p53 for explanation of symbols Standard
See contextual offers and other qualifications at: ucl.ac.uk/prospectus