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Art History and Visual Culture and English

  • BA (Hons)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-time
  • 21 September 2026
  • Undergraduate
University Park Campus
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Course summary

Art and literature help us to make sense of the world around us.

  • Ever wonder how cultural shifts impact who we are?

  • Or what fuels our self-expression?

  • How about the stories that bring us together across time and places?

On this degree, you'll explore the social, historical, and geographical forces that shape art and literature. You'll study written, visual and spoken works across different centuries and cultures - covering everything from fine art and photography to digital media, fiction, poetry and theatre.

Along the way, you'll develop essential skills in research, critical thinking, and creative problem solving.

Curious about how art and literature shape society? With this course, you’ll tap into the expertise of the Department of Cultural, Media and Visual Studies and the School of English.

It’s a unique blend of the study of the written and visual arts and culture putting together insights from cultural studies, history of art, visual culture, modern literature and linguistics. Through your studies, you’ll:

  • understand how people interpret and critique both written and visual works

  • learn how cultural and social forces shape the way we create and consume art and literature

  • explore a range of literary and linguistic approaches, with opportunities to specialise

  • develop a global, empathetic perspective on art history, literature and visual culture

  • Although studied separately you will gain a thorough interdisciplinary perspective and understanding of art in society. You'll be able to choose modules that complement each other, allowing you to look at the same topic in different ways.

Engaged Arts
All students within the Faculty of Arts can select ‘Engaged Arts’ modules where you’ll approach real world challenges across contemporary themes such as sustainability or equity and justice. These modules have been newly designed to help you gain the skills and analytical abilities that employers are looking for.

Why choose this course?

  • Ranked 3rd for History of Art, Architecture, and Design in the UK and 5th for English Language (Daily Mail University Guide 2025)

  • Have the freedom to explore: following an introductory programme in year one, deepen your knowledge of your favourite topics and explore new ones through a wide range of modules

  • Choose from a variety of optional modules from the department of CMVS on media, culture and creative industries, including film, digital, performance and immersive media, media identities, power and protest and more

  • Opportunity to apply for The Letters Page project to gain publishing industry skills

  • Opportunity to apply for our prestigious competitive Hollywood Internships programme

  • Automatic membership of the Creative Student Network for industry opportunities from visiting experts to paid and voluntary work experience

  • Work with our dedicated Faculty of Arts Placements Team to assist with your employability skills development via a range of placements, internships and volunteering opportunities

  • Participate in award-winning media such as Nottingham Student TV, University Radio Nottingham and Impact Magazine

  • Explore the vibrant cultural scene in Nottingham, a member of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network, and benefit from our staff members’ connections with cultural and art institutions including the university’s own Lakeside Arts Centre.

You can also access this course through a Foundation Year. This may be suitable if you have faced educational barriers and do not expect to meet the entry requirements for direct entry to a degree course. Please see the UCAS page for the relevant Foundation Year course for further information.

Modules

For detailed information about the modules you will study, please visit the course page: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/studywithus/ugstudy/courses/UG/Art-History-and-Visual-Culture-and-English-BA-Jt-Hons-U6UAHVCE.html

This course is available in Clearing. If you have submitted an application, you can add this course. If you haven’t sent us an application yet, you can do this until 24th September 2026.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • University Park Campus

Study options

  • BA (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years

Start dates

  • 21 September 2026

Apply by
14 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
QV33
Institution code:
N84
Campus name:
University Park Campus
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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How to apply

Apply by
14 January

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.

Application codes

Course code:
QV33
Institution code:
N84
Campus name:
University Park Campus
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff
Not accepted

A level
ABB

Including B in one of English Literature, English Language, English Language and Literature, any Language subject, Geography, History, Ancient History, Medieval History, Classical Civilisation Law, Philosophy, Politics, Psychology, Religious Studies, Sociology

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDD

Unfortunately we are unable to accept this qualification on its own due to the subject specific requirements at A Level. A Level grade B in one of English Literature, English Language, English Language and Literature, any Language subject, Geography, History, Ancient History, Medieval History, Classical Civilisation Law, Philosophy, Politics, Psychology, Religious Studies, Sociology

Access to HE Diploma
D: 24 credits M: 21 credits P: 0 credits

To include 9 Level 3 credits of English graded Distinction.

Scottish Higher
ABBBB

This qualification is only accepted alongside Scottish Advanced Higher grades AB including B in one of English Literature, English Language, English Language and Literature, any Language subject, Geography, History, Ancient History, Medieval History, Classical Civilisation Law, Philosophy, Politics, Psychology, Religious Studies, Sociology.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DD

and A Level grade B in one of English Literature, English Language, English Language and Literature, any Language subject, Geography, History, Ancient History, Medieval History, Classical Civilisation Law, Philosophy, Politics, Psychology, Religious Studies, Sociology

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

Applications are assessed on an individual basis.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
D

and A Level grades BB including one of English Literature, English Language, English Language and Literature, any Language subject, Geography, History, Ancient History, Medieval History, Classical Civilisation Law, Philosophy, Politics, Psychology, Religious Studies, Sociology

Scottish Advanced Higher
AB

Including one of English Literature, English Language, English Language and Literature, any Language subject, Geography, History, Ancient History, Medieval History, Classical Civilisation Law, Philosophy, Politics, Psychology, Religious Studies, Sociology. This qualification is only accepted alongside Scottish Higher grades ABBBB.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
30 points

or 655 in 3 Higher Level Certificates including Higher Level 5 in one of English Literature, English Language and Literature, any Language subject, Geography, History, Philosophy, Global Politics, Psychology, World Religions, Social and Cultural Anthropology

WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
A - B

This qualification is accepted alongside other UoN accepted qualifications such as A Levels. Must include A Level in one of English Literature, English Language, English Language and Literature, any Language subject, Geography, History, Ancient History, Medieval History, Classical Civilisation Law, Philosophy, Politics, Psychology, Religious Studies, Sociology.

Extended Project
A

If you have already achieved your EPQ at Grade A you will automatically be offered one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject.

If you are still studying for your EPQ you will receive the standard course offer, with a condition of one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject if you achieve an A grade in your EPQ.

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
D3, M2, M3

Including English M2.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

GCSE English grade 4 (alpha grade C)

AQA Certificate in Mathematical Studies (Core Maths)
A

If you have already achieved your Core Maths qualification at grade A you will automatically be offered one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject. If you are still studying for your Core Maths qualification you will receive the standard course offer, and also an alternate offer with a condition of one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject if you achieve an A grade in your Core Maths qualification.

Core Maths qualifications offered by other exam boards are also considered for an alternative offer.

European Baccalaureate - 75% overall including 8.0 in English.

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

We consider applicants solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential – we use exam grades to prioritise applicants but look at a range of factors and aim to give everyone an equal opportunity to show their achievements.

We understand that background and personal circumstances can have an impact on academic performance at school or college. Applicants who are eligible under our contextual admissions policies may be considered for a reduced contextual offer.

Learn more on the University of Nottingham website

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

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* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

View undergraduate tuition fees for UK and international students: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/fees/tuitionfees/202627/undergraduate.aspx

Clearing contact details

Clearing - Apply Online

Applicant Enquiry Form

0330 041 5590

Course Clearing information

Additional information

View course vacancies and apply online at www.nottingham.ac.uk/clearing. For Clearing entry requirements, please search the vacancy listings on our website from Monday 2 July 2026. Clearing entry requirements for your course may differ from the standard entry requirements.

Visit www.nottingham.ac.uk/clearing for more information.

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