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Art and Philosophy

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2026-2027
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Course summary

Develop your independent practice and understand the theories and ideas behind contemporary art, with our BA Art and Philosophy degree.

This unique University of Reading four-year programme will help you become a skilful creator and scholar, bringing together creative practice in art with academic knowledge of philosophy.

Supported by staff from Reading School of Art and the Department of Philosophy, you’ll engage in sustained experimentation and creative enquiry in practical studio and art history modules alongside complementary philosophy studies.

For more information, please visit the course page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/art-ug/ba-art-and-philosophy

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Study options

  • BA (Hons) • Full-time • 4 Years

Start dates

  • 10/2026

Application codes

Course code:
VW51
Institution code:
R12

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Application codes

Course code:
VW51
Institution code:
R12

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Historical entry grades data BETA

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This course and 3 other philosophy courses
Date range:
2022-2024

Grades held by accepted students

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  3. DDD
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Offer rate for UK school & college leavers

96% Students aged 17/18 who applied to this course were offered a place.

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65 Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)

85 Go onto work and study

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