BA Philosophy and History of Art
About this course
BA in Philosophy and History of Art, a history of art and philosophy degree examining visual culture alongside philosophical inquiry. Core topics include Research Methods. Teaching takes place in proximity to London's cultural institutions. The first year introduces foundational material through History of Art and its Objects, First-Year History of Art Survey (1): Premodernity to c. 1600, and First-Year History of Art Survey (2): c. 1600 to the Contemporary. Optional choices in the first year span subjects such as Ancient Greek Philosophy, Early Modern Philosophy, and Introduction to Logic 1. The second year focuses on advanced historical studies and philosophical concepts, featuring compulsory modules including Advanced Lecture in the History of Art (1) A, Advanced Lecture in the History of Art (2) A, and Aesthetics alongside options like The Dialogues of Plato and Ethics and Society. The third year allows specialisation through optional modules such as Advanced Tutorials, Global Justice, and The Ethics of War and Violence, with opportunities to complete a dissertation.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA IB: 38 points (A total of 18 points in three higher level subjects, with no higher level score below 5.)
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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 32%: 8 offers from 25 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 8 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 83%
- Learning opportunities: 70%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 85%
- Learning resources: 100%
- Student voice: 73%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 17 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 21%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Media Professionals: 9%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 7%
- Teaching Professionals: 7%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- 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 60 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 8%
- London: 63%
- South East: 16%
- South West: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 140 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 83%
- Baccalaureate: 10%
- A degree: 4%
- Other HE qualification: 1%
- Other qualifications: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- History of Art and its Objects
- First-Year History of Art Survey (2): c. 1600 to the Contemporary
- First-Year History of Art Survey (1): Premodernity to c. 1600
- Ancient Greek Philosophy
- Early Modern Philosophy
- Knowledge and Reality
- Introduction to Logic 2
- Introduction to Logic 1
- Introduction to Moral Philosophy
- Introduction to Political Philosophy
- Philosophical Study Skills: Reading, Understanding and Essay Writing
- Advanced Lecture in the History of Art (1) A
- Advanced Lecture in the History of Art (2) A
- Aesthetics
- The Dialogues of Plato
- Stoics, Epicureans and Sceptics
- Moral Education in Ancient Greek Philosophical Sources
- German Political and Social Thought
- Nietzsche
- Why Democracy? Justifications, Critiques and Contemporary Challenges
- Ethics and Society
- Philosophy of Economics
- Art in London before 1600
- The History of the Category 'Art'
- BA Dissertation in History of Art
- Independent Study Essay in History of Art
- BA Dissertation in History of Art, Materials and Technology
- Philosophy Dissertation
- Advanced Tutorials
- Philosophy of Medicine
- Special Topics in History and Philosophy of Science
- The Ethics of War and Violence
- Property, Inequality and Ideology
- Global Justice
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Philosophy and History of Art at University College London earn?
The median salary is £33,500 after 15 months, £31,000 after 3 years, £39,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £32,000 and £59,000. The £39,500 median after five years is £10,000 more than the UK median for History of art, architecture and design.
What do graduates of BA Philosophy and History of Art at University College London do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Philosophy and History of Art at University College London?
83% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BA Philosophy and History of Art at University College London?
The typical offer is AAA at A level, or 38 points in the IB. The average entrant had 171 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BA Philosophy and History of Art at University College London?
32% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 8 offers from 25 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
How many students continue on BA Philosophy and History of Art at University College London?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.