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BA History of Art

Oxford Brookes University

Institution
Oxford Brookes University
Level
undergraduate
Subject
History of Art
Duration
4 years
UCAS code
BAHF-HD
Median salary
£30,500 after 5 years

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What students say

Based on about 14 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Teaching on my course: 94%
  • Learning opportunities: 92%
  • Assessment and feedback: 89%
  • Academic support: 94%
  • Organisation and management: 88%
  • Learning resources: 88%
  • Student voice: 90%

Do students stay on the course?

Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Continued on course: 90%
  • Left higher education: 10%

What graduates do next

Based on about 19 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Working: 75%
  • Working and studying: 15%
  • Further study: 5%
  • Unemployed: 5%

Most common jobs

  • Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
  • Sales occupations: 15%
  • Administrative occupations: 10%
  • Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
  • Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 10%
  • Find their work meaningful: 75%
  • Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
  • Use what they learnt on the course: 35%

Where graduates work (5 years on)

Based on about 165 graduates, across similar courses at this university

  • North West: 2%
  • Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
  • East Midlands: 4%
  • West Midlands: 6%
  • East of England: 8%
  • London: 37%
  • South East: 29%
  • South West: 10%
  • Wales: 2%

Who gets in

Based on about 25 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • A levels: 100%

Accreditation & quality ratings

TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.

Questions about this course

How much do graduates of BA History of Art at Oxford Brookes University earn?

The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £24,500 after 3 years, £30,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £38,500. The £30,500 median after five years is £1,000 more than the UK median for History of art, architecture and design.

What do graduates of BA History of Art at Oxford Brookes University do next?

95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).

Are students happy with the teaching on BA History of Art at Oxford Brookes University?

94% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.

What grades do I need for BA History of Art at Oxford Brookes University?

The average entrant had 124 UCAS points.

Does BA History of Art at Oxford Brookes University include a placement year or year abroad?

The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.

How many students continue on BA History of Art at Oxford Brookes University?

90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.