Course modalities offered

Oxford Brookes University
English Literature/History of Art BA (Hons)
Oxford Brookes University

Key Course Facts

Course Description

This is a joint honours course, where you study English Literature alongside History of Art. The course offers the opportunity to study an exciting range of modules, blending the study of classic texts and literary traditions with current theoretical models for understanding literature as a dynamic, global phenomenon. You will also be able to combine artistic creativity with a wide range of academic skills. You will acquire a broad knowledge of Western art between the 15th and 20th centuries as well as more detailed knowledge of specific periods. Our course is renowned for its inspirational teaching and research excellence. In the 2013 National Student Survey (Source: Unistats), 93 per cent of students agreed that staff had made the subject interesting. Oxford is a great place to study history of art, with famous museums, beautiful buildings and easy access to exhibitions in London.

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews for 21 graduates of English Literature/History of Art BA (Hons) at Oxford Brookes University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in History of Art.

Overall student satisfaction
84 /100
21 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

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Source: National Student Survey NSS 2022
All History of Art courses of Oxford Brookes University
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates of English Literature/History of Art BA (Hons) at Oxford Brookes University

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of English Literature/History of Art BA (Hons) at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £21500 £26500 £29500
25-75 percentile range £17000 - £25000 £22000 - £29500 £24000 - £34500
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022
All History of Art courses of Oxford Brookes University


Salary of all UK Graduates of History of Art

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £21168 £21936 £25999
25-75 percentile range £18048 - £25072 £16607 - £26749 £19637 - £32710
Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
All History of Art courses of UK

What You Will Learn

Programme content: As a student of English Literature/History of Art, BA (Hons) you will study the following course modules.

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Jobs & Career Perspectives

15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022
All History of Art courses of Oxford Brookes University

Current jobs

Job in line with future plans

Utilise skills from studies

Work is meaningful

Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022

Required skill level of job after 15 months

% Skilled jobs

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of English Literature/History of Art BA (Hons) at Oxford Brookes University

20% Business and public service associate professionals
20% Administrative occupations
15% Teaching Professionals
10% Artistic, literary and media occupations
5% Sales occupations
5% Elementary occupations
5% Secretarial and related occupations
5% Media Professionals
5% Welfare and housing associate professionals
0% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Dec 20, 2022

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Minimum Required UCAS Tariff

Source: UCAS Feb 9, 2023

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course

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Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Dec 20, 2022
All History of Art courses of Oxford Brookes University

Qualification requirements

Source: UCAS Feb 9, 2023

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 6.5
    • All Degrees

Do you not fulfill the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements?
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still be able to join English Literature/History of Art, BA (Hons).

Costs

Tuition Fees English Literature/History of Art BA (Hons)

Channel Islands £9250 year 1
England UK £9250 year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 year 1
Scotland £9250 year 1
Wales £9250 year 1
EU £14600 year 1
International £14600 year 1

Additional fee information

Please note tuition fees for Home students may increase in subsequent years both for new and continuing students in line with an inflationary amount determined by government. Tuition fees for International students may increase in subsequent years both for new and continuing students.

Oxford Brookes University intends to maintain its fees for new and returning Home students at the maximum permitted level.
Source: UCAS Feb 9, 2023

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

Source: Own research based on surveys and university data

How to apply

Application deadline:

January 1, 2024

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Possible Entry Points:

  • year 1 (Default entry point)

University Rankings

Positions of Oxford Brookes University in top UK and global rankings.

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Rankings of Oxford Brookes University in related subject specific rankings.

Arts Visual & Performing

    • #12 
    • #15 
    History of Art
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]
    • #19 
    • #22 
    History of Art, Architecture & Design
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]

Social Studies & Humanities

    • #49 
    • #58 
    History
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]
    • #48 
    • #63 
    History
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #28 
    • #197 
    History
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Subject
    [Published 06 June, 2020]

See all university rankings of Oxford Brookes University

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About Oxford Brookes University

Oxford Brookes University was established in 1865, in the town of Oxford. This higher education institution operates from three main campuses: Headington, Wheatley, and Harcourt Hill - with a secondary campus in Swindon devoted to Nursing and a variety of CPD courses. This university performs strongly both in the areas of academics and athletics, holding prestigious achievements in both domains.

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Where is this programme taught

Oxford Campus
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Main Site - Gipsy Lane
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