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History of Art with Italian BA (UCAS V3R3) (2024 Entry)

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General entry requirements

  • A Level: BBB. You will also need a foreign language (modern or ancient) at A Level grade B or GCSE grade A/7

Explore our History of Art with Italian degree at Warwick

Art history is the study of creative activities in the visual arts and built environment. It involves perspectives from archaeology, faith and gender studies, cultural anthropology and visual perception. It will develop your skills in visual and critical analysis, evaluation of a range of sources, presentation and written communication, and will prepare you to thrive in the modern workplace in the art world and beyond.


General entry requirements

A level typical offer

ABB. You will also need a foreign language (modern or ancient) at A Level grade B or GCSE grade A or grade 7

A level contextual offer

We welcome applications from candidates who meet the contextual eligibility criteria and whose predicted grades are close to, or slightly below, the contextual offer level. The typical contextual offer is BBB. You will also need a foreign language (modern or ancient) at A Level grade B or GCSE grade A or grade 7. See if you're eligible.

General GCSE requirements

Unless specified differently above, you will also need a minimum of GCSE grade 4 or C (or an equivalent qualification) in English Language and either Mathematics or a Science subject. Find out more about our entry requirements and the qualifications we accept. We advise that you also check the English Language requirements for your course which may specify a higher GCSE English requirement. Please find the information about this below.

IB typical offer

32. You will also need a foreign language (modern or ancient) at Higher Level 5 or Standard Level 6, or GCSE grade A or grade 7.

IB contextual offer

We welcome applications from candidates who meet the contextual eligibility criteria and whose predicted grades are close to, or slightly below, the contextual offer level. The typical contextual offer is 30. You will also need a foreign language (modern or ancient) at Higher Level 5 or Standard Level 6, or GCSE grade A or grade 7. See if you're eligible.

General GCSE requirements

Unless specified differently above, you will also need a minimum of GCSE grade 4 or C (or an equivalent qualification) in English Language and either Mathematics or a Science subject. Find out more about our entry requirements and the qualifications we accept. We advise that you also check the English Language requirements for your course which may specify a higher GCSE English requirement. Please find the information about this below.

BTEC

We welcome applications from students taking BTEC qualifications, either alone or in combination with A levels. Our typical BTEC offers are as follows:

  • BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate plus 2 A levels: D plus AB
  • BTEC Level 3 National Diploma plus 1 A level: DD plus A
  • BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma: D*DD

You will also need a foreign language (modern or ancient) at A Level grade B or GCSE grade A or grade 7.

Scotland Advanced Highers

AB in two Advanced Highers and BBB in three further Highers subjects. You will also need a foreign language (modern or ancient) at Advanced Higher grade B, Higher grade B or National 5 grade A.

Welsh Baccalaureate

BBB in three subjects at A level plus grade C in the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate. You will also need a foreign language (modern or ancient) at A Level grade B or GCSE grade A/7.

Access to Higher Education Diplomas

We will consider applicants returning to study who are presenting a QAA-recognised Access to Higher Education Diploma on a case-by-case basis.

Typically, we require 45 Credits at Level 3, including Distinction in 33 Level 3 credits and Merit in 12 Level 3 Credits. We may also require subject specific credits or an A level to be studied alongside the Access to Higher Education Diploma to fulfil essential subject requirements.

General GCSE requirements

Unless specified differently above, you will also need a minimum of GCSE grade 4 or C (or an equivalent qualification) in English Language and either Mathematics or a Science subject. Find out more about our entry requirements and the qualifications we accept. We advise that you also check the English Language requirements for your course which may specify a higher GCSE English requirement. Please find the information about this below.


International qualifications


English Language requirements

All applicants have to meet our English Language requirementsLink opens in a new window. If you cannot demonstrate that you meet these, you may be invited to take part in our Pre-sessional English course at WarwickLink opens in a new window.

This course requires: Band B

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Frequently asked questions

Warwick may make differential offers to students in a number of circumstances. These include students participating in a Widening Participation programme or who meet the contextual data criteria.

Differential offers will usually be one or two grades below Warwick’s standard offer.

All students who successfully complete the Warwick IFP and apply to Warwick through UCAS will receive a guaranteed conditional offer for a related undergraduate programme (selected courses only).

Find out more about standard offers and conditions for the IFP.

We welcome applications for deferred entry.

We do not typically interview applicants. Offers are made based on your UCAS form which includes predicted and actual grades, your personal statement and school reference.

Course overview

This degree provides an opportunity to develop a broad understanding of art history, alongside a good understanding of Italian art and culture. You will develop your ability to research and analyse text and images from different viewpoints, equipping you for careers that require an ability to think analytically, to present ideas with clarity, and to communicate effectively with others.

Your home department will be History of Art, with some modules taught by the School of Modern Languages and Cultures. You will study a rich and varied range of art history, from Antiquity to the present day, with a particular focus on Italian art and culture alongside integrated Italian language classes. You will be taught by research-active academic staff in small-sized classes to ensure close supervision and support throughout your degree.


Study abroad

As part of your course you will spend a term in Venice, where you will study the city's art and culture at first hand with our team of Renaissance and Contemporary specialists. You will be based at the Palazzo Giustinian Lolin overlooking the Grand Canal.

As part of all of our courses you have the additional opportunity to study abroad for a year.

The Study Abroad TeamLink opens in a new window offers support for these activities, and the Department's dedicated Study Abroad Co-ordinator can provide more specific information and assistance.

Core modules

You can choose your own route through the degree, supported by core modules in Venice that establish the essential framework of the course. There is an increasing amount of choice from the first year onwards, and you choose the subject of your dissertation, under expert guidance.

In the first year you will take four core modules and one short module in History of Art. During the second year you are required to take two core modules plus one module in the Italian department and one long-view module in History of Art.

In the final year you will take two core modules in Venice plus one special subject in History of Art and one module in the Italian department.


Year One

Introduction to Art History: Classicism and the Arts of Christianity

You will have the opportunity to carry out a historical survey of Western and global art, concentrating on Late Antique, Medieval and Renaissance art. You will learn skills and techniques that will allow you to describe accurately what you see, in terms of how an object is made, as well as its form and iconography. These core skills will form your foundation for later modules.

Read more about the Introduction to Art History: Classicism and the Arts of Christianity moduleLink opens in a new window, including the methods of teaching and assessment (content applies to 2023/24 year of study).

Introduction to Art History: The Natural World and the Arts of Modernity

You will study a thematic approach to the history of Global Art, stimulating comparisons across time and space and exploring a wide spectrum of images and ideas, including those related to architecture and the applied arts. You will acquire introductory analytical and communication skills required for a good understanding of the field, including areas which will be useful for the study of later modules.

Read more about the Introduction to Art History: The Natural World and the Arts of Modernity moduleLink opens in a new window, including the methods of teaching and assessment (content applies to 2023/24 year of study).

History of Art and Interpretation

In this module, you will enhance your awareness of the relationship between art and its historical and physical contexts, and of approaches to the work of art which can help you understand it. You will consider works of art in context at Waddesdon Manor and at other collections. You will learn the techniques and practices of interpretation which will be useful for later modules.

Read more about the History of Art and Interpretation moduleLink opens in a new window, including the methods of teaching and assessment (content applies to 2023/24 year of study).

Modern Italian Language for Beginners

Would you like the challenge of learning a new language at university? This foundation module for absolute beginners combines the acquisition of core language skills with knowledge of broader aspects of Italian culture, equipping you with the tools to engage with a wide range of relevant, contemporary topics in Italian. Opportunities to practise your Italian vary from role play to quizzes, working both individually and in your group. Successful completion will mean you are able to hold a conversation in Italian, read newspapers and get the gist of TV and radio programmes in Italian.

Read more about the Modern Italian Language for Beginners moduleLink opens in a new window, including the methods of teaching and assessment (content applies to 2023/24 year of study).

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Modern Italian Language 1 (Intermediate)

Do you need to consolidate and expand your competence in Italian while enjoying talking about culture and society? If so, this is the module for you. You’ll be given opportunities to revise fundamental grammar and vocabulary before acquiring more complex grammatical constructions, including through translation. We will integrate cultural topics with your linguistic studies, so you have the chance to explore areas such as tourism, the arts, the environment and Italian traditions. You will have opportunities for individual and group presentations and to engage in activities that integrate the skills of listening, reading, writing and speaking. By the end of your course, you’ll be expected to be able to write competently in several registers, using appropriate styles and terminology, and to converse in Italian to a good standard.

Read more about the Modern Italian Language 1 (Intermediate) moduleLink opens in a new window, including the methods of teaching and assessment (content applies to 2023/24 year of study).

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Modern Italian Language 1 (Advanced)

Would you like to use your Italian A level (or equivalent) language skills creatively? This module will develop your linguistic and intercultural competence in Italian by means of advanced activities, including creative writing, translation, debates, presentations and drama. You will explore linguistic structures using resources in a variety of media and engage with authentic and sophisticated texts to compare cultural systems and express your opinion critically and creatively. In translation, you will experiment with different genres, registers and styles to enhance your cultural appreciation of Italian. Finally, you will have opportunities to explore cultural subjects and lead group discussions.

Read more about the Modern Italian Language 1 (Advanced) moduleLink opens in a new window, including the methods of teaching and assessment (content applies to 2023/24 year of study).

Optional modules

Optional modules can vary from year to year. Example optional modules may include:

  • Architecture
  • Prints
  • Sacred Art
  • Sculpture
  • Fakes and Forgeries
  • Painting Techniques
  • Landscape
  • Craft and the Popular Arts
  • Portraiture
  • Contemporary Art

Year Two

Practices of Art History

You will examine a range of theoretical approaches from the discipline’s beginning in the early 19th century to contemporary debates. By exploring questions of theory and method, you will develop the skills of critical reading and the evaluation of evidence. You will be encouraged to reflect on your own theoretical allegiances, and to consider how these will shape your dissertation.

Read more about the Practices of Art History moduleLink opens in a new window, including the methods of teaching and assessment (content applies to 2023/24 year of study).

Modern Italian Language 2

This module will extend and refine your competence in Italian. With an emphasis on the key skills of reading, listening, speaking and writing, you will consolidate your proficiency in both new and familiar grammatical and linguistic structures, and expand the range and sophistication of your vocabulary and use of register in spoken and written discourse. In addition to classroom exercises, advanced discursive written work and oral projects, you will also be directed to appropriate activities for self-study.

Read more about the Modern Italian Language 2 moduleLink opens in a new window, including the methods of teaching and assessment (content applies to 2023/24 year of study).

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Modern Italian Language 3

On this module, you will develop your translation, writing and oral communication skills to advanced level. You will engage in translation as a practical skill, working to produce translations of literary, journalistic and academic texts with a focus on conveying nuances of meaning and culturally specific terms. You will develop greater fluency in different writing styles and genres. Oral sessions will increase your familiarity with more sophisticated registers of spoken Italian and raise your awareness of recent developments in Italian society so that you can discuss aspects of contemporary Italy in relation to your personal experiences.

Read more about the Modern Italian Language 3 moduleLink opens in a new window, including the methods of teaching and assessment (content applies to 2023/24 year of study).

Optional modules

Optional modules can vary from year to year. Example optional modules may include:

  • Art since the 60s
  • African Art Histories
  • A Fine Tomorrow: British Art and Culture in the 1950s
  • Practical Art
  • Art of the Baroque
  • The Renaissance: North and South
  • Art and Disruption, 1900-today
  • The Spaces of 17th-century Dutch Painting
  • Architectural Utopia
  • Islamic Art and Architecture
  • The Italian City States in the Age of Dante and Petrarch
  • Nature and Society in Early Modern Chinese Painting

Year Three

Exhibiting the Contemporary (taught in Venice)

You will consider the importance of exhibitions for the interpretation of contemporary art and architecture. Based in Venice, you will study current exhibitions both within and outside the frame of the Biennale, in conjunction with texts on contemporary exhibition-making, curating, and museum and exhibition history.

Read more about the Exhibiting the Contemporary (taught in Venice) moduleLink opens in a new window, including the methods of teaching and assessment (content applies to 2023/24 year of study).

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Modern Architecture and the Historic City (taught in Venice)

We explore the relationship between modern architecture and the historic city, examining how architects and planners have engaged with the legacy of Venice since the 19th century.

Topics studied have included: Ruskin’s Venice and the Emergence of Conservation in the 19th century; International Modernism’s Response to Venice in the 20th century; Post-modernism and New Technologies of Contemporary Architectural Practice; Saving Venice to Date; Sustainability and the Historic City.

Read more about the Modern Architecture and the Historic City module, including the methods of teaching and assessment (content applies to 2022/23 year of study).

Venice Rise and Myth (taught in Venice)

You will examine the art and architecture of Venice in the light of its unique physical, political and cultural location. You will study key examples of architecture, painting and sculpture in the light of their commissioning, manufacture, consumption and subsequent critical fortune.

Read more about the Venice Rise and Myth (taught in Venice) moduleLink opens in a new window, including the methods of teaching and assessment (content applies to 2023/24 year of study).

Cultural or Translation module(s) from Italian Studies or the wider School of Modern Languages and Cultures
 
Modules may include:

  • Italian Cinema: Envisioning the Nation
  • Modern Italian Culture and Dialogue with Europe
  • Destination Italy: The Ethics of Travel and Travel Writing
  • Introducing Dante’s Purgatorio and Paradiso
  • Topics in Renaissance Thought and Culture
  • Short Stories and Storytelling (17th-21st centuries)

Dissertation

Read more about the Dissertation moduleLink opens in a new window, including the methods of teaching and assessment (content applies to 2022/23 year of study).

Optional modules

Optional modules can vary from year to year. Example optional modules may include:

  • Deconstructing Medieval and Early Modern Buildings
  • Colour and its Meaning
  • The Thirties: Art and Society in inter-war Britain
  • Reality after Film
  • Visual Art and Poetry
  • Latin-American Modernism: 20th-century Objects, 21st-century Exhibitions
  • East Meets West: Visual Arts in Colonial and Post-Colonial India
  • Leonardo: Art and Science
  • Giotto in Assisi and the Art of the Friars

Assessment

Most modules have 50% coursework and 50% examinations but this varies between modules.

Your second and final year contribute 50% each towards your final mark.

Teaching

Modules are taught either through weekly lectures combined with seminars, or through small-group seminars alone. The fundamental importance of the direct experience of works of art is emphasised at every stage of your degree.

Seminars in galleries and museums, or site visits to key monuments and buildings, are integrated into modules. This is even more the case during the Venice term, where all seminars are taught in museums, in the Biennale, in the streets and buildings of the city, and in neighbouring islands and towns during day trips. You can also study a studio-based Practical Art module in your second year.


Class sizes

Class sizes are normally 10-12 people.


Typical contact hours

You will have on average 10to 15 hours of contact time (including lectures, seminars, field trips and tutorials) and around 27 hours of independent study per week. We provide written feedback on essays with the option of tutorials to discuss them further, and one-to-one tutorials during the preparation of your dissertation.

Tuition fees

Tuition fees cover the majority of the costs of your study, including teaching and assessment. Fees are charged at the start of each academic year. If you pay your fees directly to the University, you can choose to pay in instalments.

Undergraduate fees

On 4 November the UK government announced an increase in the tuition fee cap for Home students for academic year 2025/26. The University of Warwick’s Executive Board has consequently confirmed a change in fees from the previously advertised rate to £9,535.

The University expects to increase fees for future years in line with any inflationary uplift as determined by the UK government.


How are fees set?

The UK Government sets tuition fee rates.

To learn more about how the UK student fees and maintenance loans are set, please visit the UK Government websiteLink opens in a new window and UCASLink opens in a new window.

Undergraduate fees

If you are an overseas student enrolling in 2025-26, your annual tuition fees will be as follows:

  • Band 1 – £26,290 per year (classroom-based courses, including Humanities and most Social Science courses)
  • Band 2 – £33,520 per year (laboratory-based courses, plus Maths, Statistics, Theatre and Performance Studies, Economics, and courses provided by Warwick Business School, with exceptions)

Tuition fees for 2026 entry have not been set. We will publish updated information here as soon as it becomes available, so please check back for updates about 2026 fee rates before you apply.


Fee status guidance

We carry out an initial fee status assessment based on the information you provide in your application. Students will be classified as Home or Overseas fee status. Your fee status determines tuition fees, and what financial support and scholarships may be available. If you receive an offer, your fee status will be clearly stated alongside the tuition fee information.

Do you need your fee classification to be reviewed?

If you believe that your fee status has been classified incorrectly, you can complete a fee status assessment questionnaire. Please follow the instructions in your offer information and provide the documents needed to reassess your status.

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Additional course costs

As well as tuition fees and living expenses, some courses may require you to cover the cost of field trips or costs associated with travel abroad. In History of Art, the cost of field trips in the UK and of day trips during the Venice term is covered by the Department.

For departmental specific costs, please see the Modules tab on this web page for the list of core and optional core modules with hyperlinks to our Module CatalogueLink opens in a new window (please visit the Department’s website if the Module Catalogue hyperlinks are not provided).

Associated costs can be found on the Study tab for each module listed in the Module Catalogue (please note most of the module content applies to 2024/25 year of study). Information about module specific costs should be considered in conjunction with the more general costs below:

  • Core text books
  • Printer credits
  • Dissertation binding
  • Robe hire for your degree ceremony

Scholarships and bursaries

Learn about scholarships and bursaries available to undergraduate students.

We offer a number of undergraduate scholarships and bursaries to full-time undergraduate students. These include sporting and musical bursaries, and scholarships offered by commercial organisations.

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If you are an international student, a limited number of scholarships may be available.

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You may be eligible for financial help from your own government, from the British Council or from other funding agencies. You can usually request information on scholarships from the Ministry of Education in your home country, or from the local British Council office.


Warwick Undergraduate Global Excellence Scholarship

We believe there should be no barrier to talent. That's why we are committed to offering a scholarship that makes it easier for gifted, ambitious international learners to pursue their academic interests at one of the UK's most prestigious universities.

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We provide extra financial support for qualifying students from lower income families. The Warwick Undergraduate Bursary is an annual award of up to £2,500 per annum. It is intended to help with course-related costs and you do not have to pay it back.

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As part of the 'City of Sanctuary' movement, we are committed to building a culture of hospitality and welcome, especially for those seeking sanctuary from war and persecution. We provide a range of scholarships to enable people seeking sanctuary or asylum to progress to access university education.

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Further information

Find out more about Warwick undergraduate bursaries and scholarships.

Eligibility for student loans

Your eligibility for student finance will depend on certain criteria, such as your nationality and residency status, your course, and previous study at higher education level.

Check if you're eligible for student finance.

Tuition Fee Loan

You can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan to cover your tuition fees. It is non-means tested, which means the amount you can receive is not based on your household income. The Loan is paid directly to the University so, if you choose to take the full Tuition Fee Loan, you won’t have to set up any payments.

Maintenance Loan for living costs

You can apply for a Maintenance Loan towards your living costs such as accommodation, food and bills. This loan is means-tested, so the amount you receive is partially based on your household income and whether you choose to live at home or in student accommodation.

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If you’re starting a course on or after 1 August 2021, you usually must have settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement SchemeLink opens in a new window to get student finance.

Tuition Fee Loan

If you are an EU student and eligible for student finance you may be able to get a Tuition Fee Loan to cover your fees. It is non-means tested, which means the amount you may receive is not based on your household income. The Loan is paid directly to the University so, if you choose to take the full Tuition Fee Loan, you won't have to set up any payments.

Help with living costs

If you struggle to meet your essential living costs, our Student Funding team Link opens in a new windowwill be on hand to offer advice and support.

There are a number of options that may be available to you including government, bursary and/or hardship support. Warwick also has a number of bursaries and scholarships Link opens in a new windowthat you may be eligible to apply for.


Repaying your loans

You will repay your loan or loans gradually once you are working and earning above a certain amount. For students starting their course after 1 August 2023, the repayment threshold is £25,000. Repayments will be taken directly from your salary if you are an employee. If your income falls below the earnings threshold, your repayments will stop until your income goes back up above this figure.

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Your career

Graduates from these courses have gone on to work in a wide range of sectors, including careers in:

  • Art galleries and Museums
  • Publishing
  • Educational establishments
  • Heritage and conservation organisations
  • Research
  • The Law
  • Business, Marketing, and Advertising
  • Civil Service
  • Fashion

They have pursued careers such as:

  • Curator

  • Gallery Manager

  • Artistic Director

  • Journalist

  • Barrister

  • Web Developer

  • Management Consultant

  • Events Planner

  • Art Consultant

  • Interior Designer

  • Architectural Historian

  • Headteacher

  • Art Critic and Correspondent

  • Business Analyst

  • Writer and Translator

Supporting your career

Our department has a dedicated professionally qualified Senior Careers Consultant to support you on a one-one basis. They offer impartial advice and guidance, together with workshops and events throughout the year. Previous examples of workshops and events include:

  • History of Art Alumni event
  • Careers in the Creative Sector
  • Warwick careers fairs throughout the year
  • Securing Work Experience
  • Career Planning and Making Applications

Find out more about careers support at Warwick.

History of Art at Warwick

Take the perspective that brings you closer

Art history is about getting closer to art, immersing yourself in art, seeing art from the perspective of the artist. But it is also about bringing your own perspective – your knowledge and experience – to bear. Art is where you and the artist meet.

When you graduate, you’ll be well equipped to enter a wide range of careers which require an ability to think analytically, to present ideas with clarity, and to communicate with others easily and convincingly.

Get to know us better by exploring our departmental websiteLink opens in a new window


Explore our new Faculty of Arts building

The department recently moved into the brand new £57.5 million Faculty of Arts building.

This means, as an Arts student at Warwick, you’ll find your home amongst brand new teaching, learning and social spaces, including specialist facilities, all designed to support collaborative working and to enable your creativity and innovation to flourish.

The sustainably built, eight-storey building is located next to the newly refurbished Warwick Arts Centre in the heart of the University’s creative and cultural arts quarter.

Explore our new Faculty of Arts building further.


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