Anything designed by human beings exhibits visual qualities that are specific to the place and period in which it originates. History of Art aims to arrive at a historical understanding of the origins, meaning and purpose of art and artefacts from a wide range of world cultures, asking about the circumstances of their making, their makers, the media used, the functions of the images and objects, their critical reception and – not least – their subsequent history. As well as educating students in the historical interpretation of art in its cultural contexts, a degree in History of Ar...
Anything designed by human beings exhibits visual qualities that are specific to the place and period in which it originates. History of Art aims to arrive at a historical understanding of the origins, meaning and purpose of art and artefacts from a wide range of world cultures, asking about the circumstances of their making, their makers, the media used, the functions of the images and objects, their critical reception and – not least – their subsequent history. As well as educating students in the historical interpretation of art in its cultural contexts, a degree in History of Art provides skills in the critical analysis of objects through the cultivation of visual literacy. The acquired skills have broad applicability in a wide range of professional settings, as well as serving the needs of enduring personal enlightenment. For more information on this course please visit ox.ac.uk/ughoa.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
05/10/2025
Campus
Wadham
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
V350
Institution Code
O33
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2
UCAS TariffNot Accepted Scottish HigherA,A,A,A,B A,A,A,A,A Supplemented by two or more Advanced Highers. Access to HE DiplomaD:45 Some Access courses allow students to take one or two A-levels as part of the course. This option is strongly recommended for students who wish to apply to Oxford, especially for those courses which have specific subject requirements. If you would like to discuss the suitability of your Access course for entry to Oxford University, please contact the subject department that you’d like to apply to for further information. (Contact details are at ox.ac.uk/courses) International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme38 with 6 6 6 at HL Including HL essay-based subject Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)D*D*D* DDD Conditional offers would usually be: Extended Diploma with D*D*D to DDD, depending on the course. Diploma with DD plus an A grade at A-level, possibly with one or two * grades, depending on the course. Subsidiary Diploma with D plus two A grades at A-level, possibly with one or two * grades, depending on the course. Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)H2,H2,H2,H2,H2,H2 Scottish Advanced HigherA,A A,A,B Including essay-based subject Conditional offers will usually be for AAB if a student is able to take three Advanced Highers; where this is not possible then a student would be expected to achieve AA in two Advanced Highers, as well as an A grade in an additional Higher course taken in Year 6. Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - PrincipalD3,D3,D3 Pre-U subject requirements are the same as those for A-levels. A levelA,A,A A in essay-based subject Excluding General Studies (if taken) |
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