The program offered by the Oxford Brookes University makes maximum use of these resources by offering you a broad education in the histories of art and architecture, as well as giving you the chance to carry out more specialised study. Our tutors have an excellent range of expertise, with specialists in painting, drawing, prints, sculpture, architecture and art theory, and we will encourage you to develop and refine your own interests as you study with us.

We place a strong emphasis on studying works of art first-hand. You'll get to see art works in the flesh on our frequent visits to the galleries and museums in Oxford, trips to London and on our field trip to Paris.

Our friendly, close-knit team will help you get the most out of the course. One-to-one tutorials are offered on each module and youÕll be encouraged to talk to us outside of class to discuss your work and ideas. In addition, all our tutors are active researchers with strong reputations and are regularly involved with major exhibitions.

Career prospects
  • A History of Art degree offers a gateway into many art-related professions, including museums, Êcommercial galleries, auction houses and arts journalism.
  • Recent graduates have gone on to work in the Ashmolean Museum, the National Portrait Gallery, the Victoria and Albert Museum and Christie's auction house.
  • History of Art does not only prepare you for arts-related professions. Like other humanities degrees, it offers a general training in analytical thinking, research skills, self-discipline and effective written and spoken communication.
  • Our graduates enter a very wide range of careers, from school teaching to librarianship, banking to advertising.Ê
  • You'll be encouraged to think about career opportunities through in-house careers events and by talking to your tutors and other University staff in our careers centre about your ideas and aspirations.