Study cultural heritage, from the history of art and architecture to languages and cultures. Spend a year abroad and discover new ways of viewing the world.
At York, you'll gain an exciting and fresh perspective on the history of human expression through studying art and languages, graduating with skills highly prized by employers across a wide range of industries. You'll explore an extraordinary variety of art and architecture, covering a wide range of time periods and cultures - from medieval Jerusalem to contemporary digital culture. By studying a language alongside History of Art, you'll have a deeper understanding of art collections around the globe, particularly those in native languages and relating to specific cultures. We have a unique approach to studying languages at York. From the start, you'll be taught and assessed in your language of study by expert staff, many of whom are native-speakers, so you'll develop your fluency and communication skills rapidly. Our transcultural and decolonised approach to language learning allows for deeper reflection on the values, attitudes, and practices of different cultures. Spending a year abroad will give you confidence in your speaking, and allow you to have valuable first-hand experiences of transcultural encounters.
Apply by 29 January
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
Course code:
VR39
Institution code:
Y50
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
University of York has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
Course code:
VR39
Institution code:
Y50
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - ABB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDM
We consider a range of BTEC qualifications equivalent to 3 A Levels, or in combination with A Levels or other qualifications.
Access to HE Diploma - D: 30 credits
M: 15 credits
Scottish Higher
Please use the course link below for more details on Scottish entry requirements.
Scottish Advanced Higher
Please use the course link below for more details on Scottish entry requirements.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 34 points
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024) - A - B
We will consider this qualification alongside or in combination with A Levels or other qualifications, as equivalent to one A Level.
Extended Project - C
If you achieve C or higher at EPQ, you may be eligible for an alternative offer up to one A Level grade (or equivalent) below our typical offer.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal - D3, M2, M2
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma - DDM
We consider a range of OCR qualifications equivalent to 3 A Levels, or in combination with A Levels or other qualifications.
T Level
We consider a range of T Level qualifications. Please contact us to discuss your qualifications.
Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.
Contextual offers take social and economic factors that may have prevented you from reaching your true academic potential into account.
We know that some students face significant barriers during their journey to university. Contextual offers promote fairness and diversity in our community of talented students.
With a contextual offer, UK students can receive a reduced offer of up to two grades below our typical entry requirements.
This section shows the range of grades students were previously accepted with - learn more. It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
Data from:
This course and 5 other history of art, architecture and design courses
Date range:
2022-2024
Grades held by accepted students
BBB
Most common
BBB Most common
A*A*A
Highest grades
BCC
Lowest grades
Offer rate for UK school & college leavers
99%
99% Students aged 17/18 who applied to this course were offered a place.
How do you compare?
See how students with your grades have been accepted onto this course in the past.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Location
Fee
Year
Republic of Ireland
£9250
Year 1
EU
£23700
Year 1
England
£9250
Year 1
Northern Ireland
£9250
Year 1
Scotland
£9250
Year 1
Wales
£9250
Year 1
Channel Islands
£9250
Year 1
International
£23700
Year 1
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
Please note these fees are for 2024 entry. Fees for 2025 entry are yet to be confirmed and will be updated as soon as possible.
For additional information please see our web pages at: https://www.york.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/fees-funding/
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