History of Art Department - University of Warwick

Let Warwick put you at the heart of History of Art

By sharing our energy and passion for History of Art, you’ll develop the practical skills needed to flourish in a world where having visual literacy and more than one perspective matters.

4th

The Guardian University Guide 2024 (History of Art subject area)

7th

The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024 (History of Art, Architecture and Design subject area)

100%

of our research outputs are world-leading or internationally excellent (Research Excellence Framework 2021)

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Undergraduate Study

Explore the perceptions, intentions and the history behind works of art from Antiquity to the present day.

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Postgraduate Study

Our postgraduate programmes will deepen and extend your academic interests and allow you to pursue specialist work in your preferred areas of inquiry.

Why Warwick?

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We are one of the most ‘hands-on’ departments in the country. Many of our classes take place in museums, manors, and in the streets of cities, enabling you to better understand art, material culture, and how and why they were made.

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Our Venice term

Immerse yourself in the art world’s premier city, taking in Titian, Tintoretto, millennium-old buildings, or touring the most cutting-edge art and architecture at the Biennale. We’re the only programme in the UK to offer a whole term's study in Venice.

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Our staff

Your teachers and colleagues will be scholars of international standing who bring their own research and invaluable expertise to the degree. Our staff are closely involved in the art world – curating major exhibitions, producing important publications and saving urban heritage.

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Our research

REF 2021 assessed 100% of all our research activity (outputs, impact, and environment) as “world-leading” or “internationally excellent”. We are the only History of Art department in the UK to have our research rated exclusively within these categories (REF 4* and 3*).

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Our campus

Our campus is like a small student city, with everything you need right on your doorstep. Join our close-knit community of staff and students from all over the world and enjoy our amazing facilities, forge connections and express your individuality.

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