English Literature and History of Art BA (Hons)
Course Overview - 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.
You’ll discover visual and literary themes through a broad range of perspectives, exploring global and culturally significant narratives and art.
In this flexible degree, youll explore art and literature from a wide range of perspectives.
Why study this course?
• Gain transferrable skills – on this course, you’ll learn how to combine visual and textual analysis.
• Take advant...
Learn from world-class researchers and access literature and artworks in our outstanding research library and on-campus art gallery.
You’ll discover visual and literary themes through a broad range of perspectives, exploring global and culturally significant narratives and art.
In this flexible degree, youll explore art and literature from a wide range of perspectives.
Why study this course?
• Gain transferrable skills – on this course, you’ll learn how to combine visual and textual analysis.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
Top 5 in the UK for History of Art in the Complete University Guide 2025
Top 5 in the UK for History of Art in the Guardian University Guide 2025
Top 30 in the world for English Language and Literature in the QS subject world rankings 2025
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
28/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
QV3H
Institution Code
B32
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
32
6,5,5 in Higher Level subjects, to include Literature or Language and Literature.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDM
BTEC Extended Diploma: DDM, plus an A at A-level in the required subject/s mentioned above. BTEC Diploma: DD, plus an A at A-level in the required subject/s mentioned above. BTEC Subsidiary Diploma: D, plus AB at A-level, including an A in the required A-level subject/s mentioned above.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
Accepted in place of A levels with the following grade equivalencies: D2 = A*; D3 = A; M2 = B. Combinations of A levels and Principle subjects are accepted. NB required subjects must be offered (see A level Section)
A level
A,B,B
To include A level English Literature or English Language and Literature
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
Accepted in place of a non-required A level with the equivalent grade.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,790 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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