History of Art Degree Courses in the UK - Bachelor & Master

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Overall student satisfaction
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Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

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Salary

Primarily based on salary data of undergraduate students

Salary of all UK Graduates of History of Art

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £24413 £23637 £26462
25-75 percentile range £20250 - £29200 £17743 - £28813 £20051 - £34949

Salary of all UK Graduates of all subjects

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £23856 £25732 £28527
25-75 percentile range £20432 - £28549 £20090 - £31145 £22826 - £36301

Jobs & Career Perspectives

Career perspectives for History of Art

15 months after graduation, graduates of this subject were asked about their current circumstances of employment, what they do, and whether their activities and perspectives are directly related to their studies.

Current jobs

Among graduates of History of Art who indicated that they are working, the percentage below represents the number who “agree” or “strongly agree” with the statements about their job.

Typical employers for graduates of History of Art

  • Museums
  • Galleries
  • Education Sector
  • Events Management Sector
  • Marketing Firms
  • Public Relations Firms

Specialisations within History of Art

  • Museum and Gallery Studies
  • Curation
  • Conservation Science

Jobs of graduates of History of Art (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of History of Art at University of Brighton

15% Sales occupations
15% Managers, directors and senior officials
10% Teaching Professionals
10% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
5% Business and public service associate professionals
5% Engineering professionals
5% Skilled trades occupations
5% Information Technology Professionals
5% Process, plant and machine operatives
5% Business and public service associate professionals

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for History of Art

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study History of Art, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

FAQ

History of Art is the historical study of developments in the arts and consideration of art history methods and techniques. Includes the enhancement of visual awareness and expertise as an aspect of cultural history.

The median salary of graduates of History of Art was £24413 15 months after graduation, £23637 3 years after graduation and £26462 5 years after graduation.

  • The following degrees are offered for History of Art studies:
  • Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - BA (Hons)
  • Master of Arts (Honours) - MA (Hons)