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  1. Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Cultures
  2. School of Fine Art, History of Art and Cultural Studies
  3. Undergraduate

School of Fine Art, History of Art and Cultural Studies undergraduate

Undergraduate degrees

Depending on your interests and career plans, you can choose one of six courses. Each constitutes a particular pathway but also offer flexibility, allowing you to select from many optional modules.

BA Fine Art

BA History of Art

BA Fine Art with History of Art

BA Cultural and Media Studies

BA Fine Art with Contemporary Cultural Theory

BA History of Art with Cultural Studies

You may be interested in studying a joint honours course with History of Art, choosing Cultural Studies as your major subject in BA Liberal Arts or studying BA Global Creative Industries, which is taught by four Schools.

BA English and History of Art

BA Liberal Arts

BA Global Creative Industries

Studying at Leeds

As well as the resources of the School and University, we have teaching and research partnerships with local, national and international museums, galleries and heritage institutions. You'll also have access to research salons and seminars, visiting artists and speakers, and study trips.

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Dan Cole
Student | BA Fine Art
"When choosing an institution that would best prepare me for the art world, I became aware of the diversity that Leeds and Yorkshire offers as a vast county providing diverse facets of culture, coupled with a rich history."
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Enrichment opportunities

We are passionate about your university experience. At Leeds, you will enjoy a range of additional options that offer you the chance to make a real difference to your future career. We are committed to developing your employability and career prospects, and our graduates have an excellent reputation amongst employers.

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Rose Mason
Student
“I assist with the running of the Visiting Artists Talks programme which allows me to meet the artists, show them around campus and discuss current works. This is something I have found invaluable as part of my studies.”
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Project Space

Throughout the year, Project Space hosts an ongoing programme of installations by internationally renowned artists and researchers, working collaboratively with students and staff. This rolling programme is overseen by the Centre for Audiovisual Experimentation (CAVE), one of our many dynamic research centres in the School.

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