The BA Art History & Visual Culture and English at the University of Exeter offers you a unique opportunity to explore the rich interplay between visual arts and literary expression across different historical periods. You will delve into the critical analysis of diverse visual media, from paintings and architecture to contemporary images and practices, while simultaneously developing your expertise in English literature, covering periods from early medieval texts to modern creative writing. This joint honours degree is ideal for students passionate about understanding how societies are shaped and represented through both visual and textual forms, providing a comprehensive foundation in cultural and historical inquiry.
This full-time, on-campus undergraduate degree is structured over three years, with a blend of compulsory and optional modules in both disciplines each year. You will engage with foundational methods in art history and visual culture, alongside core English literature studies, progressively specializing in areas that interest you most. In your final year, you will have the chance to undertake a significant independent research project, culminating in a dissertation in either Art History & Visual Culture or English. You will graduate with a versatile skill set, prepared for a range of careers in the cultural heritage sector, publishing, education, and beyond.