History of Art

Course details: 1 Study option
Undergraduate
Course location: 27 Campuses

Course summary

Fine collections of works of art, well-stocked libraries and the spectacular architectural environment on your doorstep mean that studying History of Art at Cambridge is particularly rewarding. Our course covers a wide spectrum of art and architecture, from the medieval to modern and contemporary periods. The aim is to foster a wide and deep understanding of art and architecture, and to help you develop visual literacy and awareness, as well as a range of critical and analytical skills.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

Churchill
Selwyn
Murray Edwards
Christ's
Pembroke
Wolfson
Emmanuel
Queens'
Trinity
Peterhouse
Downing
Corpus Christi
Gonville & Caius
Magdalene
St Edmund's
Sidney Sussex
Hughes Hall
King's
Jesus
Newnham
Trinity Hall
Fitzwilliam
Clare
Lucy Cavendish
St John's
Homerton
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Study options

BA (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years

Start dates

10/2025

Application codes

Course code:: V350
Institution code:: C05

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Application codes

Course code:: V350
Institution code:: C05

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