English Literature and History of Art - BA (Hons)

University of Birmingham

Learn from world-class researchers and access literature and artworks in our outstanding research library and on-campus art gallery.You’ll discover visual and literary themes through a broad range of perspectives, exploring global and culturally significant narratives and art. In this flexible degree, you'll explore art and literature from a wide range of perspectives.**Why study this course?**- Gain transferrable skills – on this course, you’ll learn how to combine visual and textual analysis.- Take advantage of the wide-ranging expertise within our academic community and explore the study of art, comics, film, marketing, music, social media, textual production, theatre, TV and video games.- Make use of our internationally renowned Shakespeare Institute, based in Stratford-upon-Avon, collaborate with the Royal Shakespeare Company, and take part in fun and interactive study trips.- Explore a city brimming with culture – Birmingham hosts many art venues and cultural festivals. You’ll find a thriving arts scene related to historic and contemporary art, at venues including Ikon Gallery and Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, which houses the largest collection of Pre-Raphaelite artworks in the world. **Top 5 in the UK for History of Art in the Complete University Guide 2025****Top 5 in the UK for History of Art in the Guardian University Guide 2025****Top 30 in the world for English Language and Literature in the QS subject world rankings 2025**

Department of Art History, Film and Visual Studies