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UCL History of Art is a recognised centre of excellence in both teaching and research. As editorial home to two scholarly journals and with an international reputation to match the unrivalled cultural resources that London has to offer, UCL is one of the most exciting places to study History of Art in the UK.
Key Information
- Faculty
- Social & Historical Sciences
- Department website
- History of Art
- Availability
- Year, Fall Term, Spring Term
- English language level
- Level 2 - see English language requirements for more details.
- Tuition fees
- see Tuition fees for more information
- GPA requirement
- 3.3
- Subject/Module requirements
- Evidence of History of Art or related subjects required
Why study History of Art at UCL?
Conveniently situated in Bloomsbury with easy access to the National Gallery, Tate Galleries, Victoria and Albert Museum and London’s private and commercial galleries, the department offers excellent opportunities to study history of art at first hand, both through modules specifically constructed to take advantage of London’s cultural richness and through private study in your own time.
What you will gain from study at UCL
You will be studying in a department recognised internationally as a centre where the terms of critical and historical debate within the subject are set. We have an expert in the scientific analysis of paintings and maintain mutually beneficial links with other UCL departments, such as History, Anthropology and a number of the language departments.
Teaching and assessment
We teach by lectures and seminars, assessed by essays and end-of-year examinations (Fall Term students by two essays). Those modules only open to History of Art Affiliates directly admitted to the department are clearly indicated below.
Modules in History of Art
Please note that this guide lists a range of popular modules offered as a representative sample. It is not exhaustive and, since the guide is published ahead of time, module options may have changed, been deleted or replaced. If you have very specific study needs or require confirmation of module availability for 2024/25, you are strongly advised to get in touch with the relevant Affiliate contact, listed on this subject page, before making an application.
Please check the History of Art department's website for more up-to-date information of module listings.
All modules, unless otherwise indicated, are available to History of Art majors only.
Level 1 (FHEQ 4) modules
| Module code | Title | Availability | US Credits | ECTS Credits | UCL Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HART0004 | Thematic Seminar (1): Art and Architecture pre-1800 | Fall Term, Spring Term | 4 | 7.5 | 15 |
| HART0005 | History of European Art (2): High Renaissance to the Present Day | Spring Term | 4 | 7.5 | 15 |
| HART0006 | History of European Art (1) Classical to Early Renaissance | Fall Term | 4 | 7.5 | 15 |
| HART0144 | Thematic Seminar (2): Art and Architecture after 1800 | Fall Term, Spring Term | 4 | 7.5 | 15 |
Level 2 (FHEQ 5) modules
| Module code | Title | Availability | US Credits | ECTS Credits | UCL Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HART0035 | Advanced Lecture in the History of Art (2) | Spring Term | 4 | 7.5 | 15 |
| HART0036 | Advanced Lecture in the History of Art (1) | Fall Term | 4 | 7.5 | 15 |
| HART0051 | Architecture and Modernity | Fall Term, Spring Term | 4 | 7.5 | 15 |
| HART0054 | Theory and History of Conservation | Fall Term | 4 | 7.5 | 15 |
| HART0073 | Histories of Photography | Spring Term | 4 | 7.5 | 15 |
| HART0162 | Imagining Jerusalem in the Middle Ages | Fall Term | 4 | 7.5 | 15 |
| HART0176 | Cutting a Figure: Making and Shaping the Body c.1400-1550 | Fall Term | 4 | 7.5 | 15 |
Level 3 (FHEQ 6) modules
| Module code | Title | Availability | US Credits | ECTS Credits | UCL Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HART0031 | The History of the Category 'Art' | Fall Term | 4 | 7.5 | 15 |
| HART0032 | Methodologies of Art History | Fall Term | 4 | 7.5 | 15 |
| HART0034 | Methodologies of Making | Fall Term, Spring Term | 4 | 7.5 | 15 |
| HART0078 | Advanced Undergraduate Course in the History of Art (3) | Year | 8 | 15 | 30 |
| HART0106 | Architecture and the Modern City | Fall Term, Spring Term | 4 | 7.5 | 15 |
| HART0153 | Inventing Incas, Aztecs and Europeans | Fall Term, Spring Term | 4 | 7.5 | 15 |
| HART0165 | German Art 1450-1600: Renaissance and Reformation | Year | 8 | 15 | 30 |
| HART0170 | Black Poetics: History and Theory of Poetry and Performance in the African Diaspora 20th Century to Present | Year | 8 | 15 | 30 |
Level 1 modules not available to History of Art majors
| Module code | Title | Availability | US Credits | ECTS Credits | UCL Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HART0008 | Art in London Before 1600 | Fall Term | 4 | 7.5 | 15 |
| HART0018 | Modern and Contemporary Art in London | Spring Term | 4 | 7.5 | 15 |
| HART0019 | Modern and Contemporary Art in London | Spring Term | 4 | 7.5 | 15 |
| HART0020 | Modern and Contemporary Art in London | Spring Term | 4 | 7.5 | 15 |
| HART0024 | London Architecture II | Fall Term | 4 | 7.5 | 15 |
| HART0027 | London Architecture V | Spring Term | 4 | 7.5 | 15 |
Contact details
- Telephone
- +44 (0)20 3108 4013