Combining artistic movements with the movement of time
Year of entry: 2019
VV13
Y50
3 years full-time (plus optional placement year)
AAB (full entry requirements)
September 2019 (term dates)
£9,250 per year (2019/20)
£17,120 per year (2019/20)
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Meet usAn integrated art and history degree will enable you to understand the forces that have shaped past societies and cultures, along with the artworks and artistic movements which those societies have produced.
This joint degree brings together two humanities disciplines to develop your skills in research, analysis and presentation. We offer an exceptionally wide variety of specialist options that range from the study of medieval churches to the history of twentieth century Japan.
You'll gain expertise in the interpretation of visual forms of evidence such as paintings, architecture and material culture along with the ability to produce in-depth analysis of historical texts. You'll graduate as a highly-skilled, creative communicator, ready to make a valuable impact in a wide variety of industries.
The History of Art is a Top 5 UK department (Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2019).
Students normally divide their modules equally between the History and History of Art departments. This may vary slightly if you take an elective module in another department.
You can apply to study abroad during your second year, either for the whole year or just a term.
This year of the degree is designed to help you ground your historical knowledge. Your modules will also provide you with a broad background to help you think about art in historical contexts.
History
You'll choose one of the following modules:
History of Art
You'll choose one of the following modules:
In addition to the above you will also need to complete our online Academic Integrity module.
This module covers some of the essential skills and knowledge which will help you to study independently and produce work of a high academic standard which is vital for success at York.
This module will:
This year will help you to develop the tools you will need to use in your final dissertation. You'll also get the chance look behind the scenes of a museum and learn the art of curatorship.
History
You'll study one core module (10 credits):
You'll choose one Histories and Contexts module (20 credits). You'll typically be able to choose from around eight options:
You'll also choose one Explorations module (30 credits). We usually offer around 18 options for you to choose from:
History of Art
You'll choose one intermediate seminar module (20 credits) in the Autumn Term. You'll typically have around 5 options to choose from. Recent examples include:
In the Spring Term, you'll either choose a further intermediate seminar module (20 credits), or a Museology and Curatorship module (20 credits).
Recent intermediate seminar options have included:
You'll also complete a dissertation training module (20 credits), building the skills you'll need when you embark on your dissertation in the third year. You'll develop your ability to work independently and design imaginative research strategies. You'll learn to how to devise a topic for your dissertation and gain crucial insight into conducting academic research.
Your final year will be all about preparing your final dissertation, which bridges the two subjects you will have studied. You'll also be introduced to the latest research in both fields.
You'll complete a dissertation spanning both History and History of Art:
You'll choose a Special Subject module in History (40 credits), typically from around 16 options. These are an advanced, source-based course on specific historical topic, taught through seminars.
You'll also choose a Special Subject module in History of Art (40 credits). You can choose to study this in either the Autumn or over the Spring and Summer Term. There are around five options per term.
Please note, modules may change to reflect the latest academic thinking and expertise of our staff.
Every course at York has been designed to provide clear and ambitious learning outcomes. These learning outcomes give you an understanding of what you will be able to do at the end of the course. We develop each course by designing modules that grow your abilities towards the learning outcomes and help you to explain what you can offer to employers. Find out more about our approach to teaching and learning.
The fees and funding figures below are for 2019 entry. If you take a year abroad or year in industry you'll pay a reduced rate of fees for that year.
| UK/EU | International |
|---|---|
| £9,250 | £17,120 |
UK/EU or international fees? The level of fee that you will be asked to pay depends on whether you're classed as a UK, EU or international student.
For more information about tuition fees, any reduced fees for study abroad and work placement years, scholarships, tuition fee loans, maintenance loans and living costs see undergraduate fees and funding.
We offer a number of scholarships to help cover tuition fees and living costs.
You can use our living costs guide to help plan your budget. It covers additional costs that are not included in your tuition fee such as expenses for accommodation and study materials.
“Students from all backgrounds achieve consistently outstanding outcomes”
The TEF Panel, Office for Students, June 2018
Our Gold Teaching Excellence Framework award demonstrates our commitment to the delivery of consistently outstanding teaching and learning for our students.
You’ll study and learn with academics who are active researchers, experts in their field and have a passion for their subjects. Our approach to teaching will provide you with the knowledge, opportunities, and support you need to grow and succeed in a global workplace. Find out more about our approach to teaching and learning.
At every stage of your degree, we're committed to research-led teaching. We emphasise engagement over memorising facts. That's why we include seminars, discussion groups, specialist workshops and field trips in our curriculum.
As a guide, students on this course typically spend their time as follows:
| Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures and seminars | 192 hours | 144 hours | 108 hours |
The figures above are based on data from 2016/17.
The rest of your time on the course will be spent on independent study. This may include preparation for lectures and seminars, follow-up work, wider reading, practice completion of assessment tasks, or revision.
Everyone learns at a different rate, so the number of hours will vary from person to person. In UK higher education the expectation is that full-time students will spend 1,200 hours a year learning.
You will be based in both the Department of History on Campus West.
Most of your teaching will be in Vanbrugh College. Your remaining contact hours will take place in other locations on Campus West.
Our beautiful green campus offers a student-friendly setting in which to live and study, within easy reach of the action in the city centre. It's easy to get around campus - everything is within walking or pedalling distance, or you can always use the fast and frequent bus service.
Your first-year work doesn't contribute toward your final marks. We recognise that students are only beginning to develop over the course of their degree.
From Year 2 onward, formal assessments contribute toward your degree. In your third year, your 10,000-word dissertation focuses on a specific topic of your choice.
| Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written exams | 54% | 40% | 47% |
| Coursework | 44% | 57% | 50% |
| Practical exams | 2% | 3% | 3% |
The figures above are based on data from 2016/17.
History and History of Art graduates are valued in the workplace for their ability to take the lead in project work and undertake independent research. They are critical thinkers, highly skilled in the evaluation of visual and written material, and creative communicators of their ideas.
Our graduates have gone on to work in sectors such as:
You'll develop a range of transferable skills including:
| Qualification | Typical offer |
|---|---|
| A levels | AAB, including A in either History or Classical Civilisation
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| Access to Higher Education Diploma | Obtain Access to HE Diploma with 36 credits at Distinction including at least 9 credits in History-related units and 6 credits at Merit or higher. |
| BTEC | BTEC National Extended Diploma (QCF): DDD. We accept a range of BTEC qualifications equivalent to 3 A Levels. An additional A Level or equivalent qualification in either History or Classical Civilisation is required alongside any BTEC qualification. |
| Cambridge Pre-U | D3, D3, M2 in three Principal Subjects, including D3 in History |
| European Baccalaureate | 80 per cent overall, including 85 per cent in History |
| International Baccalaureate | 35 points, with a Grade 6 in History at Higher Level |
| Irish leaving Certificate | H2,H2,H2,H2,H3,H3, H1 in History |
| Scottish Highers / Advanced Highers | AAAAB at Higher Level AB at Advanced Higher Level, including an A in History |
| EPQ | We recognise the value of this qualification although it will not be included as a condition of entry. It may be taken into consideration when you receive your results. |
If English isn't your first language you may need to provide evidence of your English language ability. We accept the following qualifications:
IELTS: 6.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in all units
PTE Academic: 61 overall with 51 in all parts
Cambridge Advanced English (CAE): Grade A
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English: Grade C
For more information see our undergraduate English language requirements.
To apply to York, you will need to complete an online application via UCAS (the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service).
All applications must be made through UCAS. We look for intellectual curiosity, open-mindedness, and analytical ability.
We usually only interview mature candidates and candidates with special circumstances and/or qualifications.
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