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English Literature and History of Art
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Course summary
Learn from world-class researchers and access literature and artworks in our outstanding research library and on-campus art gallery.
You’ll discover visual and literary themes through a broad range of perspectives, exploring global and culturally significant narratives and art.
In this flexible degree, you'll explore art and literature from a wide range of perspectives.
Why study this course?
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Gain transferrable skills – on this course, you’ll learn how to combine visual and textual analysis.
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Take advantage of the wide-ranging expertise within our academic community and explore the study of art, comics, film, marketing, music, social media, textual production, theatre, TV and video games.
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Make use of our internationally renowned Shakespeare Institute, based in Stratford-upon-Avon, collaborate with the Royal Shakespeare Company, and take part in fun and interactive study trips.
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Explore a city brimming with culture – Birmingham hosts many art venues and cultural festivals. You’ll find a thriving arts scene related to historic and contemporary art, at venues including Ikon Gallery and Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, which houses the largest collection of Pre-Raphaelite artworks in the world.
Top 5 in the UK for History of Art in the Complete University Guide 2025
Top 5 in the UK for History of Art in the Guardian University Guide 2025
Top 30 in the world for English Language and Literature in the QS subject world rankings 2025
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Main Site
Study options
- BA (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years
Start dates
- 28/09/2026
Application codes
- Course code:
- QV3H
- Institution code:
- B32
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Application codes
- Course code:
- QV3H
- Institution code:
- B32
Historical entry grades data BETA
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- This course and 2 other history of art, architecture and design courses
- Date range:
- 2022-2024
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