Undergraduate study
One of the best UK Universities for Art History
Let Warwick put you at the heart of History of Art. Our courses offer an immersive approach to the study of Art, from the Middle Ages through to the present day, with the opportunity to spend a term in Venice.
4th
The Guardian University Guide 2025 (History of Art subject area)
6th
most targeted University in the UK by the UK's top employers (The Graduate Market in 2024, High Fliers Research Ltd)
100%
of our research outputs are world-leading or internationally excellent (Research Excellence Framework 2021)Our Courses
History of Art BA
On our single honours History of Art degree, you will study a rich and varied range of art history, from the Middle Ages to the present day, supported by a variety of site visits.
History of Art with Italian BA
On our joint honours degree, you will study art history, from the middle ages to the present day, with a particular focus on Italian art and culture alongside integrated Italian language classes.
Why study at Warwick?
Our immersive, authentic style of teaching and learning
Many of our classes take place in museums, manors, and in the streets of cities to better understand art, material culture, and how and why they were made.
Our Venice term
Immerse yourself in the art world’s premier city. We’re the only art history programme in the UK to offer a whole term's study in Venice.
Our staff
Curating major exhibitions, producing publications, saving urban heritage – our staff are closely involved in the art world, and make our programmes unique by bringing these methods into their teaching.
Our community
Strengthened by our cohort sizes and a true campus experience, you will get to know your fellow students well and work closely with them and your teachers.
Our curriculum
Covering a broad geographical and historical span, you can explore the history behind works of art from Antiquity to the present day, learning about politics, economics, human behaviours and beliefs.
Our building
The Faculty of Arts Building (FAB) is a stunning eight storey building. You'll be surrounded by creative people who will help shape your ideas and could form your professional network in the future.
Our campus and the Arts
We have one of the most important university art collections in the country, with over 1,000 works including key modern sculptures and paintings, and a world-class Arts Centre containing the Mead Gallery on our campus.
Our career support
You will gain skills that are not only enable intellectual and personal growth but are also transferable and marketable, enhancing employment possibilities in the Art world and related fields.