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History of Art

  • 1 Study option
  • Undergraduate
27 Campuses
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2025-20262026-2027
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Course summary

History of Art at Cambridge explores art and architecture from around the globe and many different time periods. You'll have the opportunity to study ancient, medieval, Renaissance and modern art.

You will gain a deep understanding of art and architecture, and develop visual literacy and awareness, as well as critical and analytical skills.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Corpus Christi
  • Lucy Cavendish
  • Fitzwilliam
  • Trinity Hall
  • Clare
  • Trinity
  • Open application
  • St Edmund's
  • Wolfson
  • Selwyn
  • Gonville & Caius
  • Sidney Sussex
  • Churchill
  • Downing
  • Christ's
  • Emmanuel
  • Pembroke
  • Jesus
  • King's
  • Homerton
  • Peterhouse
  • Murray Edwards
  • Newnham
  • Hughes Hall
  • Queens'
  • St John's
  • Magdalene

Study options

  • BA (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years

Start dates

  • 10/2026

Application codes

Course code:
V350
Institution code:
C05

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Application codes

Course code:
V350
Institution code:
C05

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Date range:
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Grades held by accepted students

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  3. AAA
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Offer rate for UK school & college leavers

47% Students aged 17/18 who applied to this course were offered a place.

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Student Outcomes

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57 Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)

83 Go onto work and study

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