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History of Art

Course details: 1 Study option
Undergraduate
Course location: 27 Campuses

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
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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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