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Pursuing the BA in English Literature and Art History at the University of Birmingham allows you to examine artistic and literary works through diverse lenses. Benefit from instruction by leading academics while utilizing our exceptional research library and on-campus art gallery's collections.
Engage with cultural expressions across visual and written mediums, considering viewpoints including social contexts, worldwide artistic traditions, philosophical frameworks, feminist theory, and religious influences. The Barber Institute of Fine Arts - our renowned campus gallery - provides direct access to masterpieces by renowned artists like Botticelli, Van Gogh, Monet, Magritte, Vigée Le Brun, and Rodin, alongside its specialized art library. Additionally, explore our Special Collections housing more than 60,000 rare books and over two million archival documents.
Field studies form an integral component of your program. Art History students enjoy a week-long, institution-sponsored journey to significant European cultural hubs to analyze artworks and architectural landmarks firsthand. English Literature students may participate in our Stratford-upon-Avon residential program, home to our globally recognized Shakespeare Institute - a premier destination for international Shakespearean studies.