English Literature and History of Art BA (Hons)

Learn from world-class researchers and access literature and artworks in our outstanding research library and on-campus art gallery.<br/><br/>You’ll discover visual and literary themes through a broad range of perspectives, exploring global and culturally significant narratives and art. <br/><br/>In this flexible degree, youll explore art and literature from a wide range of perspectives.<br/><br/><strong>Why study this course?</strong><br/><br/><br/>• Gain transferrable skills – on this course, you’ll learn how to combine visual and textual analysis.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Take advantage of the wide-ranging expertise within our academic community and explore the study of art, comics, film, marketing, music, social media, textual production, theatre, TV and video games.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Make use of our internationally renowned Shakespeare Institute, based in Stratford-upon-Avon, collaborate with the Royal Shakespeare Company, and take part in fun and interactive study trips.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Explore a city brimming with culture – Birmingham hosts many art venues and cultural festivals. You’ll find a thriving arts scene related to historic and contemporary art, at venues including Ikon Gallery and Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, which houses the largest collection of Pre-Raphaelite artworks in the world. <br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>Top 5 in the UK for History of Art in the Complete University Guide 2025</strong><br/><br/><strong>Top 5 in the UK for History of Art in the Guardian University Guide 2025</strong><br/><br/><strong>Top 30 in the world for English Language and Literature in the QS subject world rankings 2025</strong>