There are many ways to study the History of Art at UCL. Below is more information about all of our undergraduate offerings, including overviews of our BA programmes, current opportunities for study abroad, resources for undergraduate social events and career opportunities, and options for studying with us from outside the department.
Discover our BA Offer-Holder events
Are you a current BA History of Art offer-holder for 2026? Learn all about what an offer-holder event is and book your place!
BA History of Art Single Honours
Our Undergraduate Single Honours Programme is a long-established course that provides a thorough grounding in the discipline of Art History.
BA History of Art, Materials and Technology
This programme provides a unique focus on works of art as physical objects, combining knowledge of art history with questions of materiality and technology.
BA Modules
A list of modules available for UCL undergraduate students in specific courses.
Modern Language with History of Art
You can choose to study a Modern Language at UCL's School of European Languages, Culture and Society and combine your degree with History of Art.
Philosophy with History of Art
Combine an education in art history with the philosophical questions of the world through this interdisciplinary degree.
Transfer to UCL History of Art
Information about how to transfer to this degree.
Art in London
These elective modules are open to students who are registered outside the History of Art department (both UCL degree students and visiting affiliates).
Affiliates
The Department welcomes History of Art affiliates to study with us for the full academic year or the autumn or spring term only.
Study Abroad
Starting in 2025-2026, BA single-honours students, including those on the MAT route, will have the opportunity to study abroad during their third year of studies.
Careers
As a student in the History of Art Department, you will have access to careers support throughout your degree programme to help you develop your skills and achieve your ambitions.
UCL History of Art Society
The Society is a communal space for students with similar interests in arts and culture to come together in a welcoming environment of social and subject-related events.
Taster Lecture Videos
Discover the exciting range of lectures and topics you can explore at UCL History of Art. Join Dr. Nick Robbins, Professor Alison Wright, and Dr. Amanda (Xiao) Ju for an inspiring preview of our teaching and research.
- Mirror Frame, c. 1600s, England, John L.Severance Bequest 1942.833, Creative Commons
- Pot of Pigment, c. 1905, East Asia Collection, V&A E.3892-1910, Creative Commons
- Susuki Grass, c.1525, Japan, John L. Severance Fund 1984.43, Creative Commons
- Still Life with Cheese, Floris Claesz van Dijck, c. 1615, Creative Commons
- Biglin Brothers, Thomas Eakins, US, 19CE, Hurlbut Collection 1927.1984, Creative Commons
- Piazza San Marco, Canaletto, Italy, c.1720s, Mrs. Wrightsman Gift 1988, Creative Commons
- Platter, John Rogers & Son, c. 1815-42, Creative Commons
- St. Paul's Church, Rev. Dr. Ryder, c. 1850-1910s, John Carbutt, 1832-1905, Creative Commons
- Diptych with Twelve Apostles & St. Paul, c. 1700, Ethiopa, Cleveland Museum of Art, Creative Commons
- The Garden of the Tuileries on a Winter Afternoon, Camille Pissarro, 1899-1903, Creative Commons
- La Liseuse Verte, vers 1894, Auguste Renoir, Creative Commons
- Tube Train, c.1934, Cyril E. Power, Creative Commons
