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Art History and Modern Languages Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Art History and Modern Languages Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Art History
Art History is known for its strong interdisciplinary character. Students explore subjects, objects and texts from different cultures and different historical periods. At Manchester, our expertise lies in Medieval, Renaissance, Post-Renaissance, Modern, Contemporary, and global art history. We also benefit from the expertise of faculty members within the Institute of Cultural Practice, who lead on teaching that covers the study of museums as institutions, collecting, practical aspects of curating and exhibition-making, and art writing.
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Art History
Art History is known for its strong interdisciplinary character. Students explore subjects, objects and texts from different cultures and different historical periods. At Manchester, our expertise lies in Medieval, Renaissance, Post-Renaissance, Modern, Contemporary, and global art history. We also benefit from the expertise of faculty members within the Institute of Cultural Practice, who lead on teaching that covers the study of museums as institutions, collecting, practical aspects of curating and exhibition-making, and art writing.
Teaching takes place in a variety of formats, and many course units benefit from unrivalled access to The John Rylands Library and The Whitworth, which contain world-famous works by Bacon, Blake, Gauguin, Munch, Picasso, Rembrandt, Turner, Van Gogh and other major artists. Teaching is supported by cutting-edge research and we have been recognised as one of the top Art History Departments in the UK thanks to our research community.
Language learning
You will choose one language, French or Italian, and this choice will be reflected in your degree title, for example BA Art History and Modern Languages (Italian).
You will join one of the language learning pathways:
* The beginner pathway is for students, who do not have any foundation in the language. Some students are complete beginners. Some students may have undertaken some language learning. For example, a UK student who studied a language in Years 7 and 8 at secondary school.
* The intermediate pathway is for students, who have a good foundation in the language, and have the equivalent of an A-level in their chosen language.
The language learning course units are designed to develop your skills of reception (reading and listening), production (speaking and writing), and translation. Class sizes are small and led by academics, who are a mix of native speakers, and English speakers who are fluent in the language. Using your language throughout the week really accelerates your learning and we encourage you to use it socially. For example, by joining student societies that enable you to meet students from different countries and following social media influencers and media channels for your chosen language.
World cultures
Alongside your language learning, you’ll also attend lectures and seminars that explore the history, literature, politics, and current affairs of your chosen country. Our students find that this part of their degree really broadens their understanding of where different languages are spoken and their cultural resonance, as well as complementing their studies from the History of Art.
Timetable
Each year you take 120 credits of course units. In Year 1, these credits are divided between your chosen language (French or Italian) and art history. In Years 2 and 4, you can include 20 credits, per year, as a ‘free choice’. This free choice can be a course unit from another subject area in the School of Arts, Languages and Cultures or the University College of Interdisciplinary Learning.
* Year 1: Languages (60 credits); Art History (60 credits)
* Year 2: Languages (40 or 60 credits); Art History (40 or 60 credits); Free choice unit (0 or 20 credits)
* Year 3: Residence Abroad. You will spend a year living in a country where your chosen language is spoken.
* Year 4: Languages (40 or 60 credits); Art History (40, 60 or 80 credits); Free choice unit (0 or 20 credits)
Course Units
Please visit the subject guides for more information about the course units for each year of study.
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2027-09-20
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
13 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
B50-I63
Institution Code
M20
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
A level
ABB. All language pathways are available at both Beginners and Advanced level. Applicants offering an A Level in the target language will normally be required to achieve grade B or above and will be placed on the Advanced language pathway. Applicants may enter at Beginners level if they are complete beginners to studying the language, or have studied the target language to GCSE level only. Applicants taking A Levels are normally expected to offer three full A Levels. If you’re taking more than three A Levels, any offer will be based on three A Levels, and any additional A Levels won’t be included in your offer. Any offer will normally be based on three A Levels taken in the same sitting and based on your qualification portfolio. Your offer will stipulate which subjects and the grades required. Please check for specific GCSE/IGCSE subject entry requirements. Typical Contextual Offer: BBC. All language pathways are available at both Beginners and Advanced level. Applicants offering an A Level in the target language will normally be required to achieve grade B or above and will be placed on the Advanced language pathway. Applicants may enter at Beginners level if they are complete beginners to studying the language, or have studied the target language to GCSE level only. Applicants taking A Levels are normally expected to offer three full A Levels. If you’re taking more than three A Levels, any offer will be based on three A Levels, and any additional A Levels won’t be included in your offer. Any offer will normally be based on three A Levels taken in the same sitting and based on your qualification portfolio. Your offer will stipulate which subjects and the grades required. Please check for specific GCSE/IGCSE subject entry requirements.
UCAS Tariff
Not accepted
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
We consider the National Extended Diploma for entry provided it is in a subject relevant to the chosen course. Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full National Extended Diploma with grades DDM.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
We consider the National Diploma for entry provided it is in a subject relevant to the chosen course. Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full National Diploma with grades DD plus an additional level 3 qualification such as an A Level at grade B.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
We consider the National Foundation Diploma for entry provided it is in a subject relevant to the chosen course. Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full National Foundation Diploma with grades D plus additional level 3 qualifications such as an A Level at grade B and EPQ at grade A.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
We consider the National Extended Certificate for entry provided it is in a subject relevant to the chosen course . Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full National Extended Certificate with grade D plus additional Level 3 qualifications such as A Levels at grades BB.
Scottish Higher
We normally require grades ABBBB in Scottish Highers. English Language and Mathematics not taken at Higher/Advanced Higher must have been achieved at SCQF level 5 (minimum National 5 grade C/ Intermediate 2 grade C/ Standard Grade Credit level grade3). If you require further clarification about the acceptability of this qualification please contact the Academic School(s) you plan to apply to.
Scottish Advanced Higher
We normally require grades ABBBB in Scottish Highers. English Language and Mathematics not taken at Higher/Advanced Higher must have been achieved at SCQF level 5 (minimum National 5 grade C/ Intermediate 2 grade C/ Standard Grade Credit level grade3). If you require further clarification about the acceptability of this qualification please contact the Academic School(s) you plan to apply to.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
34 points overall. 6,5,5 in Higher Level subjects Applicants studying the International Baccalaureate Career Related Programme (IBCP) should contact the admissions team prior to applying so that their academic profile can be considered.
Access to HE Diploma
We require a QAA-recognised Access to HE Diploma (a minimum of 60 credits overall with at least 45 at Level 3), with merit or distinction in a subject area relevant to the chosen course. The specific course requirements are 30 Distinctions and 9 Merits.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Applicants must demonstrate a broad general education including acceptable levels of Literacy and Numeracy, equivalent to at least Grade 6 or B in GCSE/IGCSE English Language and 4 or C in Mathematics. GCSE/IGCSE English Literature will not be accepted in lieu of GCSE/IGCSE English Language. Please note that if you hold English as a second language IGCSE qualification, we may also require you to offer one of our acceptable equivalent English Language qualifications or achieve a higher grade in your IGCSE than the one stated above. Please contact the admissions team in your academic School/Department for clarification.
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